Litigation Docket Specialist - Sacramento

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of litigation docketing experience, ideally as a dedicated Docket Specialist in a law firm environment
• Candidates whose docketing experience was part of a broader legal support role will also be considered if they possess strong CompuLaw experience, rules-based docketing knowledge, and experience researching court rules and court dockets
• Prior experience working in a law firm environment is preferred
• CompuLaw experience is required
• Experience researching court dockets is required
• Proficient with rules-based docketing
• Proficient in electronic court filing in state and/or federal courts is required; candidates with experience in only one court system are still encouraged to apply
• Able to interpret and analyze information
• Sound judgment and confidence in decision-making, including the ability to identify issues, determine when escalation is necessary, and proactively communicate with attorneys and case teams
• Able to manage competing priorities and adapt to shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficient with advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Log and process all docket requests, using the firm's docketing software
• Log and process all transactional docketing requests, including for the Real Estate and Corporate practice groups
• Respond to case teams to ensure that docket entries are accurate
• Assist in the investigation of docket issues
• Respond to procedural inquiries from attorneys
• Participate in quality control and review of docket data entry
• Participate in data clean up initiatives
• Research court case information to maintain an accurate record
• Able to interpret and analyze information
• Sound judgment and confidence in decision-making, including the ability to identify issues, determine when escalation is necessary, and proactively communicate with attorneys and case teams
• Able to manage competing priorities and adapt to shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficient with advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)