Legal Staff Paralegal in Milwaukee, WI

Law Firm

Milwaukee, WI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Milwaukee, WI

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

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Litigation Docket Specialist
The candidate will monitor assigned shared mailboxes and related docket requests and docket the same in a timely manner according to firm guidelines and procedures utilizing the firm's litigation docketing software. Report to the Litigation Docket Manager and assist the Litigation Docket Manager as needed and directed in additional projects within the Docket Team. Independently docket for designated assignment group (multiple offices and/or practice groups), including: review and comprehend documents submitted to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed; review court and/or agency dockets as needed; verify jurisdiction, court/venue, and relevant authorities; verify the accuracy of docketed items and deadlines generated; and ensure the accuracy of timekeepers assigned to matters. Create, review, and distribute accurate matter reports. Research statutory, agency, court, and individual judges' rules and practices and apply them appropriately. Respond professionally and constructively to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates, agency, and court rules and procedures. Collaborate with the Litigation Docket Manager to continually improve the firm's docketing best practices, policies, and processes. Assist the Docket Team with special projects as needed. Remain current with developments, procedures, and rules in courts and agencies within the designated assignment group.