Legal Staff Paralegal in Denver, CO

Law Firm

Denver, CO

Legal Staff Paralegal in Denver, CO

Legal Staff

3-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Docketing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Docket Specialist is tasked with managing docketing requests and deadlines efficiently, adhering to the law firm's guidelines and procedures using the firm's docketing software. This role is hybrid and can be performed from several designated office locations. Key responsibilities include:
- Independently handling docketing for assigned groups, which may include specific offices or practice groups and shared email boxes.
- Reviewing filed documents and docketing requests to identify and docket all relevant deadlines.
- Conducting limited research to verify the applicability of deadlines by checking court and agency websites and dockets.
- Regularly communicating with case teams to gather necessary information for accurate case docketing.
- Verifying the accuracy of docketed items and deadlines generated by the docketing software.
- Ensuring the accuracy of case information and timekeepers on each matter.
- Generating and distributing docket reports for case teams.
- Promptly responding to inquiries and requests from case teams regarding deadline calculations, court and agency rules and procedures, and firm docketing guidelines.
- Staying informed about updates and developments in rules and procedures within the designated docketing assignment group.

Education and Experience:
- A 2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate is required; a 4-year degree in a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of litigation docketing experience using docketing software is required, with preference for experience using Aderant CompuLaw Vision or Milana.
- Strong knowledge of the litigation process, court rules, and procedures is essential.
- Familiarity with federal and state court systems, as well as arbitration, mediation, and administrative government agencies, is necessary.

Salary Information:
The expected annual salary for the Docketing Specialist position ranges from $65,000 to $90,000. The salary offered will be influenced by various factors, including experience level, education/training, and relevant skills.