Litigation Docket Specialist (California and Asbestos-Specific Docketing)

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

3-5 years:
Experience researching and applying statutory/agency and/or court rules and procedures for any jurisdiction.
3-5 years:
Experience using , 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.

H1: Litigation Docket Specialist (California and Asbestos-Specific Docketing) at Husch Blackwell LLP

H2: Join Our Team as a Litigation Docket Specialist at Husch Blackwell LLP

The Litigation Docket Specialist (California and Asbestos-Specific Docketing) position at Husch Blackwell LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and a retirement plan program. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring assigned shared mailboxes and docketing requests in a timely manner. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the Litigation Docket Manager to improve the firm's docketing best practices and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Independently docket for designated assignment group, including reviewing and comprehending documents to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed.
- Review court and/or agency dockets as needed.
- Verify jurisdiction, court/venue, and relevant authorities.
- Create, review, and distribute accurate matter reports.
- Research statutory, agency, court, and individual judges' rules and practices and apply 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.
- Assist Docket Team with special projects as needed.
- Remain current with developments, procedures, and rules in courts and agencies within the designated assignment group.

Position Requirements:

- 2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate; 4-year degree preferred in related field preferred; or combination of education and commensurate work experience required.
- 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 California litigation and asbestos practice.
- Strong knowledge of litigation process, 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 , 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

- Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
- Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.
- Benefits include medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and more.

Join Our Team at Husch Blackwell LLP:

At Husch Blackwell LLP, we believe that diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. We are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our firm fosters an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture that makes our firm and our communities better. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Litigation Docket Specialist (California and Asbestos-Specific Docketing) position. This position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations.

Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team at Husch Blackwell LLP.

Medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending account, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan program, and more.

Litigation docketing, CompuLaw Vision, California litigation, asbestos practice, federal and state courts, court rules and procedures, research, Pacer.gov, PacerPro, Microsoft Office, Adobe products, internet research, attention to detail, analytical, resourceful, adaptability, time management

2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate, 4-year degree preferred in related field, or combination of education and work experience.

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Qualification and Experience 2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate, 4-year degree preferred in related field, or combination of education and work experience

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