Overview
A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist. This role can be performed remotely or from any of the firm's offices.
Responsibilities
- Independently docket for assigned groups across multiple offices and practice areas.
- Review and interpret submitted documents to identify and docket all deadlines accurately.
- Monitor court and agency dockets as necessary.
- Verify jurisdiction, court/venue, and applicable authorities.
- Ensure accuracy of docketed items, deadlines, and assigned timekeepers.
- Create, review, and distribute precise matter reports.
- Research and apply statutory, agency, court, and judge-specific rules and practices.
- Respond professionally to inquiries from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates and procedural rules.
- Collaborate with management to improve docketing best practices, policies, and processes.
- Assist with special projects within the docket team as directed.
- Stay current on developments, procedures, and rules in relevant courts and agencies.
Requirements
- Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate required; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years of litigation docketing experience, preferably with CompuLaw Vision.
- 3-5 years of litigation experience in federal and state courts involving deadline calculation and calendaring.
- Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures.
- Proficient understanding of federal, state, and local court systems, as well as administrative and government agencies.
- Ability to research and apply statutory, agency, and court rules across jurisdictions.
- Experience using Pacer.gov, PacerPro, and other legal research tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research; advanced Excel skills including managing large spreadsheets.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and resourcefulness.
- Ability to adapt to change and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with skills, experience, location, and other legal factors. Expected salary ranges by location are:
- California: $63,000 - $128,000
- Colorado: $58,000 - $103,000
- Illinois: $57,000 - $110,000
- Massachusetts: $63,000 - $120,000
- Maryland: $61,000 - $92,000
- Minnesota: $63,000 - $104,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $68,000 - $123,000
- New York: $58,000 - $126,000
- Vermont: $62,000 - $119,000
- Washington State: $61,000 - $115,000
- Washington, D.C.: $81,000 - $119,000
These salaries exclude discretionary bonuses, which are non-guaranteed and based on individual and firm performance.
Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan participation after eligibility.
Additional Information
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Only principal applicants will be considered.