Job Title: Litigation Docketing Specialist
Job Responsibilities:
- Schedule and maintain electronic calendars for all litigation events, due dates, and obligations for attorneys, ensuring the delivery of exceptional client services.
- Read and interpret various documents to extract upcoming events and requirements for docketing.
- Create new events and update existing events in CompuLaw from notifications and requests for docketing, including manual calculation of dates as needed.
- Maintain the accuracy of data pertaining to the matters managed within the CompuLaw software, a critical aspect of the law firm's litigation practice.
- Interact professionally with court personnel, attorneys, and staff to obtain and provide data, answer questions, and resolve problems.
- Prepare, process, and generate routine and special reports for distribution as needed.
- Research and stay up-to-date on developments and changes in court procedures across various jurisdictions.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 5 years of prior docket experience with a rule-based calendaring system such as CompuLaw, CourtAlert, and/or eDockets.
- Experience with federal, state court, and agency rules.
- Knowledge of the legal process and court operations, including federal, state, and local court administrative rules.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret complex documents such as pleadings and other documents, including interpretation of court rules related to various litigation practice areas.
- Proficiency in MS Office programs is required.
Requirements:
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions from diverse individuals, providing information with courtesy and tact in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Ability to reason and apply common sense understanding to resolve problems and carry out instructions furnished verbally or in writing.
- Mathematical proficiency, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, to perform calculations necessary for date management.
- Capacity to work under a high level of mental effort to perform essential duties and occasionally work more than 40 hours per week.
Salary Information:
- Not provided in the text.
Additional Information:
- The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-VERIFY.
- The job posting outlines general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be exhaustive.
