Docketing Specialist

Essential Functions

• Maintain coordination of the docketing process, including monitoring office-specific inboxes for docketing entries and coordinating with senders as needed.
• Review litigation and business filings to determine deadlines.
• Enter and update docket entries.
• Generate various docket reports.
• Tackle and resolve docket-related concerns and issues.
• Provide ongoing information and technical support to attorneys, legal staff, and administrative staff regarding the docketing process.
• Offer backup assistance to the Litigation Docketing Supervisor as required.

Specific Skills Required

• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Work collaboratively with all levels of firm personnel with professionalism.
• Handle stress and manage time efficiently.
• Type at a speed of 55 words per minute and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Show strong command of the English language, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Be proficient in using standard MS Office applications.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of litigation and business court filings.

Specific Skills Preferred

• Experience with docketing software such as CompuLaw and CourtAlert.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Education And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Between 2 and 4 years of docketing or relevant legal support or database experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in a law firm is preferred.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually.
• Personal medical and parental leave.
• Up to 10 paid holidays.
• Family care benefits.