Legal Staff Information Technology in Reno, NV

Law Firm

Reno, NV

Legal Staff Information Technology in Reno, NV

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist is a client-focused, detail-oriented role responsible for providing multi-jurisdictional litigation docketing support across the law firm. This position involves managing a high volume of litigation filings and attorney requests, with assignments typically including over 20 filings per day and more than six attorney requests. The specialist must familiarize themselves with local rules and research as necessary due to the firm's operations in over 100 jurisdictions, where rulings and filings vary. The role is initially in-person for the first 90 days and transitions to a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least two days per week thereafter.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and assisting with incoming court filings requests.
- Reviewing legal documents to identify deadlines for Federal, State, and Appellate Courts.
- Entering litigation deadlines into the docketing database following established procedures.
- Generating docket reports and responding to queries from attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
- Monitoring cases using various online resources and distributing documents to case teams as needed.
- Handling case team inquiries and requests efficiently and promptly.
- Assisting with team review and training by providing feedback and updates.
- Processing incoming litigation matters from various courts/agencies.
- Leading multiple high-complexity projects as assigned by the manager.
- Maintaining and enforcing Litigation Docketing Team protocols.
- Assisting the Litigation Docketing Manager with advanced reporting, complex docketing procedures, and assigning work to other team members.
- Performing other duties as necessary to meet the position's requirements.

Education and Experience:
- A minimum of five years of experience in litigation docketing, calendaring, and civil procedure is required.
- A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience in a similar role is necessary.
- In-depth knowledge of litigation procedures, court websites, and litigation docketing software is essential.
- The ability to provide clear and concise training on litigation docketing processes and procedures is required.
- Candidates must be capable of handling and maintaining confidential or sensitive information.
- The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist in Colorado is between and per hour. A discretionary bonus may be available based on performance. The law firm considers a candidate's education, training, experience, work location, external market, and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, when determining salary levels.

Additional Information:
The law firm promotes work/life balance with a scheduled work week for most staff employees, a wellness program, and generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD coverage. Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances are available, along with a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match. Educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and volunteer opportunities through the law firm's foundation may also be available. Part-time employees may have access to some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal employment laws. Applicants are encouraged to review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor for further information.