Litigation Docket Specialist

About the role

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to support our litigation practice firmwide. The position is available in various locations with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions.
• Reviews correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings and deposition notices for relevant and pertinent deadlines and performs daily data entry into the calendaring database according to firm-wide and department standards.
• Manages complex, high-end docketing work (e.g. scheduling orders).
• Answers questions from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries regarding deadlines, calculations of deadlines, local rules, etc.
• Responds to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.
• References and researches court codes, state and federal statutes, court websites and Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw as appropriate.
• Enters parameters, runs, prints, and distributes reports as necessary.
• Prioritizes and processes requests received from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries to docket litigation deadlines in active litigation for clients.
• Trains staff and attorneys on the computerized docket system and proper procedures related to docket/calendaring on an ongoing basis as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of seven years of related experience.
• An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs.
• CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of related experience.
• Familiarity with court docketing and calendaring procedures and court filings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and adaptable to new software programs.
• Experience with CompuLaw or similar docketing software.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Adaptability to new software programs.
• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.
• Experience with CompuLaw or similar docketing software.

Benefits

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries, including:

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans.
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Domestic partner coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation and holiday leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.

The firm also provides:

• 9 paid holidays per calendar year.
• 2 personal days per year.
• Up to 20 days of vacation per year.
• 1 paid sick leave hour for every 30 hours worked.
• Up to 5 days off for bereavement leave.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.