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 diverse and inclusive environment while supporting the firm's litigation efforts.

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
• Review court and/or agency dockets as needed
• Verify jurisdiction, court/venue, and relevant authorities
• Verify the accuracy of docketed items and deadlines generated
• Ensure the accuracy of timekeepers assigned to matters
• 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
• Afford support to the Docket Team with special projects as needed
• Remain current with 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

Compensation and benefits vary based on location and include:

• Medical and dental coverage
• Lifetime 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