Senior Litigation Docket Specialist

Responsibilities include

• Providing support to litigation attorneys, including research, retrieval of documents and service of process.
• Performing electronic court filings for state and federal district and appellate court.
• Screening and reviewing incoming and outgoing court documents and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Reviewing court filings and entering calendar deadlines in centralized docketing software (CourtAlert).
• Tracking critical dates and related details and communicating information with attorneys, paralegals and/or staff, as necessary.
• Traveling to court and related administrative agencies to process court filings as necessary (retrieving decisions, filing papers, etc.).
• Searching cases using the software and internet resources as necessary.
• Assisting with other administrative projects or provide other general back-up support as necessary.

Qualifications

• The position involves significant contact with lawyers, court and clerical staff. This requires solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• The Sr. Litigation Docket Specialist must be highly organized and a team player.
• Able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers, and administrators.
• Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related activities.
• Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as on a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working in a large law firm highly desired.
• Minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in a Managing Attorney/Clerk's Office preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with rules-based calendaring software (e.g. CourtAlert, CompuLaw, MA3000, et al.) preferred.
• Experience with federal, state and local court systems, including electronic filing systems (i.e. NYSCEF, NexGen, PACER, et al.).
• General level of knowledge of court rules and procedures in Washington D.C. state and federal courts and agencies.

Compensation & Benefits

• The annual compensation range for this position is $110-125k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
• Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
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