Litigation Docketing Specialist

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Faegre Drinker is looking for a Litigation Docketing Specialist with a minimum of 4 years of experience at a law firm. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our success in one of our many locations: Washington ., Denver, Indianapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, or San Francisco. If you are a problem solver with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment, we want you on our team.

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Faegre Drinker Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Docketing Specialist to join our team in one of our many locations across the US. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Summary:

As a Litigation Docketing Specialist at Faegre Drinker, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of docket department duties and utilization of computerized docket system. This includes reviewing, analyzing, and processing incoming notifications from courts, administrative agencies, clients, and counsel. You will also be responsible for preparing and distributing daily, weekly, and monthly docket reports, responding to inquiries from attorneys and legal assistants, and conducting docket orientation and training for new staff.

Responsibilities:

- Review, analyze, and process incoming notifications from courts, administrative agencies, clients, and counsel
- Review docketing information in CourtAlert software to ensure accuracy and assess deadlines
- Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly docket reports
- Respond to inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants
- Conduct docket orientation and training for new staff
- Other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
- Minimum of 4 years of law firm docketing experience or 2 years of experience at a law firm
- Extensive knowledge of and experience working with docketing software
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local rules
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to a changing work environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Willingness to work regular hours and maintain regular attendance

What we offer:

- Flexible working environment for work-life success
- Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
- Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
- Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
- Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
- Generous paid time off

Salary Information:

The anticipated initial hourly rate for this position is - annually based on a hour work week schedule. The actual initial hourly rate may vary based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, and will be consistent with applicable law. This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis with a work week schedule. The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes a discretionary bonus, life, health, accident, and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team, apply now! Applications will be accepted until March 15th.

Faegre Drinker Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination.

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Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

Faegre Drinker Law Firm has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our job postings, our employees, or any other company location. Faegre Drinker Law Firm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

job description:

what you would do:

review, analyze, and process incoming notifications from courts, administrative agencies, clients and counsel
review docketing information in courtalert software, including analysis of updated docket records, to ensure correct assessment of deadlines and accuracy of database
prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly docket reports
respond to department emails and phone inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants regarding matter calendars and court procedures
conduct docket orientation and training of new staff
other duties and projects as assigned

what is expected:

ability to problem-solve
excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e. , via phone, web/videoconference)
ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
ability to maintain stamina throughout a standard workday, on- and off-site
ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours
ability to take direction and accept supervision
demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment

what we offer:

flexible working environment for work-life success
opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
wellness programming with personalized content and activities
professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
generous paid time off

the anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $35. notice to recruiters and staffing agencies: faegre drinker biddle & reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes

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