Docketing Specialist

Essential Functions

• Maintain office specific inboxes for receipt of docketing entries.
• Coordinate with those who send entries as needed.
• Review litigation and business filings to determine deadlines.
• Enter and update docket entries.
• Produce various docket reports.
• Troubleshoot docket concerns and issues.
• Provide ongoing information and technical support to attorneys, legal staff, and administrative staff.
• Provide backup assistance to Litigation Docketing Supervisor as needed.

Specific Skills Required

• Manage multiple details and prioritize tasks.
• Function effectively as a team while maintaining accuracy of detail.
• Interact with all levels of firm personnel with professionalism.
• Work well under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Accurately type 55 wpm and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and knowledge of Firm's form and style.
• Have functional knowledge of standard MS Office applications.
• Have experience with litigation and business court filings.

Specific Skills Preferred

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

Education And Experience

• Requires 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 preferred.