Litigation Docket Specialist

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a supportive and innovative environment while working remotely or in one of our locations.

Responsibilities

• Independently docket for designated assignment group (multiple offices and/or practice groups)
• Review and comprehend documents submitted to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed
• Verify jurisdiction, court/venue, and relevant authorities
• Ensure the accuracy of docketed items and deadlines generated
• Create, review, and distribute accurate matter reports
• Research statutory, agency, court, and individual judges' rules and practices and apply them appropriately
• Respond professionally and constructively to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates, agency, and court rules and procedures
• Collaborate with the Litigation Docket Manager to continually improve the firm’s docketing best practices, policies, and processes
• Absorb and apply new developments, procedures, and rules in courts and agencies within the designated assignment group

Requirements

• 2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate required; 4-year degree in related field preferred; or combination of education and commensurate work experience
• 3-5 years of litigation docketing experience with specific experience using CompuLaw Vision preferred
• 3-5 years of litigation experience in various federal and state courts that included calculating and calendaring deadlines
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures
• Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local court systems, as well as administrative and government agencies
• Ability to research and apply statutory/agency and/or court rules and procedures for any jurisdiction
• Ability to use Pacer.gov, PacerPro, and other legal resources and websites to obtain case dockets, rules, and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research; ability to prepare, export, edit, filter, sort, search, and reformat large spreadsheets within Excel
• Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more. Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience, ranging from $63,000 - $128,000 in California, to $58,000 - $103,000 in Colorado, and so on, depending on location and other factors permitted by law.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience, ranging from $63,000 - $128,000 in California, to $58,000 - $103,000 in Colorado, and so on, depending on location and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

The position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations.

Qualifications

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research; ability to prepare, export, edit, filter, sort, search, and reformat large spreadsheets within Excel.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, women, minorities, and veterans.