Docketing Specialist

About the role

The Litigation Docketing Specialist provides docketing coverage for nationally located offices in a timely and accurate manner. They also serve as backup coverage for other docketing specialists.

Responsibilities

• Maintain office specific inboxes for incoming docketing entries and coordinate with senders as necessary.
• Review litigation and business filings to identify deadlines.
• Enter and update docket entries.
• Generate various docket reports.
• Tackle and resolve docket-related issues and concerns.
• Provide information and technical support to attorneys, legal staff, and administrative staff regarding the docketing process.
• Occasionally assist the Litigation Docketing Supervisor with their workload.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Effective teamwork and attention to detail.
• Professional interaction with all levels of firm personnel.
• Ability to handle stress and manage time efficiently.
• Typing speed of 55 words per minute and strong communication skills.
• Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and knowledge of the firm's form and style.
• Proficiency in standard MS Office applications.
• Experience with litigation and business court filings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

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

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.