Legal Staff Other in Riverside, CA

Law Firm

Riverside, CA

Legal Staff Other in Riverside, CA

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Docketing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Docketing Specialist at the law firm will have the primary responsibility of managing the docketing process for assigned office locations. This role involves a variety of tasks focused on ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of legal document management and scheduling. Key responsibilities include:

- Reviewing court notices, pleadings, and agency filings to enter appropriate deadlines into the firm's docketing software.
- Generating and distributing reports, and working directly with attorneys to confirm the accuracy of case dockets.
- Reviewing incoming ECF/e-filings, faxes, scanned mail deliveries, and emails, and docketing them using CompuLaw Vision software in accordance with court/agency rules and the firm's current docketing protocols.
- Producing firm-mandated reports daily and weekly, as well as special reports upon request.
- Staying updated with developments, procedures, and rules in courts and agencies relevant to the designated assignment group.
- Applying established case-closing procedures as needed.
- Researching and responding to inquiries from attorneys, managers, paralegals, and assistants to manage the docket and calendars effectively.
- Assisting in additional projects as directed.
- Managing workload and time efficiently.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Docketing Specialist position should meet the following educational and experience criteria:

- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a legal environment.
- Preferably three or more years of docketing experience.
- Familiarity with labor and employment law practice; specific experience with California docketing is preferred.
- Proficiency in using CompuLaw docketing software or similar rules-based docket management software.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness.
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of state and federal courts and agencies within labor and employment law practices.
- Pro-active in obtaining and interpreting deadline-related information.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with attorneys, staff, and co-workers regarding all aspects of docketing, court filings, and processes.
- Proven project execution skills and a strong client service attitude.
- Ability to work independently to prioritize and execute tasks.
- Proficiency in technology.

Salary Information:
The expected hourly range for the Docketing Specialist position varies by location:

- Seattle, WA: - per hour.
- Sacramento, CA: - per hour.
- Riverside, CA: - per hour.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits:
The law firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:

- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.
- Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

The law firm is an equal employment opportunity employer, providing consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.