Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist

Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist with 5 to 7 years prior docket experience to support our firm. All employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Reads and interprets various documents to extract critical dates for docketing.
• Creates new events and updates existing events in CompuLaw from notifications and requests received for docketing. Manually calculates dates as needed.
• Maintains the accuracy of data pertaining to the matters managed within the CompuLaw software.
• Interacts with court personnel, attorneys and staff in a professional manner to obtain and provide data, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Prepares, processes and generates routine and special reports for the litigation practice group and support staff.
• Develops procedures and reference sheets for docketing in jurisdictions across the United States as needed.
• Researches and keeps up-to-date on developments and changes in court procedures for various jurisdictions. This includes analyzing information and interpreting rules and statutes.
• Provides training to litigation docketing specialists as it relates to changes in court procedures and rule changes for various jurisdictions and practice areas.
• Supports and conducts training for new docketing staff on department procedures and software systems.
• Provides support to the Litigation Docketing Manager as it relates to firm-wide initiatives and special projects.

Requirements:

• Proficient in the use of Aderant CompuLaw.
• Knowledge of the legal process, court operations, and federal, state and local court and administrative rules.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret complex documents such as pleadings and other documents related to a litigation matter.
• Ability to communicate effectively with, and follow instructions from, diverse individuals and to provide information with courtesy and tact, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to reason and apply common sense understanding to resolve problems and carry out instructions furnished verbally or in writing.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and perform mathematical functions normally needed to calculate dates.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs is required.
• Ability to work under a high level of mental effort and strain to perform the essential duties of the position. Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week.

Education & Experience:

• 5-7 years prior docket related experience with a rule based calendaring system (CompuLaw, CourtAlert, and/or eDockets).
• Relativity Certified Administrator credential preferred.

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