Litigation Docketing Coordinator in Kansas City, MO

Law Firm

Kansas City, MO

Litigation Docketing Coordinator in Kansas City, MO

Law Firm Non Legal Department

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Docketing Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Docketing Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the law firm by maintaining and updating litigation docketing systems across various practice groups. This position is integral to ensuring that court deadlines are accurately tracked and that the law firm remains in compliance with professional obligations, thus minimizing the risk of malpractice. The coordinator works closely with attorneys, legal assistants, and other staff to manage docketing-related workflows and ensure the integrity of the calendaring process. Specific responsibilities include:

- Monitoring assigned shared mailboxes and related docket requests, and docketing them in a timely manner according to the law firm's guidelines and procedures using the law firm's litigation docketing software (CompuLaw).
- Reporting to the Litigation Docket Administrator and assisting them as needed with additional projects within the Docket Team.
- Independently docketing for a designated assignment group, which may include multiple offices and/or practice groups.
- Reviewing and comprehending documents submitted to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed.
- Reviewing court and/or agency dockets as needed.
- Verifying jurisdiction, court/venue, and relevant authorities.
- Verifying the accuracy of docketed items and deadlines generated.
- Ensuring the accuracy of timekeepers assigned to, reviewing, and distributing accurate matter/event reports.
- Downloading, saving, and distributing PDFs of electronic court notices (e-notices) for cases that are calendared through the CompuLaw system by the Litigation Docketing team.
- Researching statutory, agency, court, and individual judges' rules and practices and applying them appropriately.
- Responding professionally and constructively to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates and court rules and procedures.
- Collaborating with the Litigation Docket Administrator to continually improve the law firm's docketing best practices, policies, and processes.
- Assisting the Docket Team with special projects as needed.
- Remaining current with developments, procedures, and rules in courts and agencies within the designated assignment group.

Education and Experience Information:
- Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Required Experience: A minimum of 3 years of office experience.
- Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of legal office experience, specifically in litigation.
- The candidate should have 3-5 years of litigation experience in various federal and state courts, including calculating and calendaring deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research is necessary.
- The candidate should possess strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness.
- The ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Litigation Docketing Coordinator position.

Other Information:
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable.
- Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
- Travel Required: Not applicable.
- Other Duties: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The law firm defines diversity and inclusion broadly and focuses on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the law firm, and the richness they bring to the workplace is recognized.