Litigation Docket Specialist

About the role

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to support our litigation practice firmwide. The position will reside in Chicago, Dallas, or Houston with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime is required.

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, such as 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits 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 total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).