Analyst, Litigation Docket

Foley & Lardner LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking an Analyst, Litigation Docketing to maintain an accurate docket across jurisdictions and support attorneys with critical date management. You will use rules-based calendaring tools and case search resources daily.

You will coordinate daily and weekly dockets for attorneys and staff, communicate updates on judge assignments and court closings, and handle filings with attention to procedural changes and fees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of litigation docketing experience.
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Responsibilities

• Maintain the firm’s Litigation Docket in an up-to-date manner to ensure that case events and/or filing deadlines are not missed using rules based calendaring software and other tools as necessary.
• Coordinate and participate in the distribution of daily and weekly individual dockets to attorneys, paraprofessionals and/or assistants.
• Communicate with attorneys and staff with respect to judge assignment changes and court closings.
• Track critical dates and related details and communicate information with attorneys, paralegals and/or staff, as necessary.
• Communicate and assist litigation staff with questions relating to internal docketing procedures and policies.
• Travel to court and related administrative agencies on a limited basis to process court filings and deliver courtesy copies as necessary.
• Communicate changes in court procedures including changes to fees to attorneys and staff and coordinate with assistants in order to obtain disbursement checks for any court-related filing fees.
• Search cases using the software and internet resources as necessary.
• Perform any other project that is deemed to be docket related.

Skills

Litigation docketing

Calendaring software

Attention to detail

Communication with attorneys

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CompuLaw Vision / Milana

eDockets

ProLaw

Job description

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

The Analyst, Litigation Docketing supports the firm's Litigation Department docketing function and is responsible for maintaining an accurate, up-to-date litigation docket so that case events, filing deadlines, and other critical dates are not missed in matters across jurisdictions. This role reports to the Manager, Litigation Docketing and will perform day-to-day docketing using rules-based calendaring software, case search tools, and internet resources. The Analyst also coordinates the distribution of daily and weekly individual dockets and serves as a resource to attorneys and litigation staff on critical dates, judge assignment changes, court closings, changes in court procedures and filing fees, and the firm's internal docketing procedures and policies. Through careful docket management and responsive support on docket-related projects, this position plays a key role in supporting the Litigation Department's operations and protecting the firm against calendaring and procedural risk.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the firm’s Litigation Docket in an up-to-date manner to ensure that case events and/or filing deadlines are not missed using rules based calendaring software and other tools as necessary.
• Coordinate and participate in the distribution of daily and weekly individual dockets to attorneys, paraprofessionals and/or assistants.
• Communicate with attorneys and staff with respect to judge assignment changes and court closings.
• Track critical dates and related details and communicate information with attorneys, paralegals and/or staff, as necessary.
• Communicate and assist litigation staff with questions relating to internal docketing procedures and policies.
• Travel to court and related administrative agencies on a limited basis to process court filings and deliver courtesy copies as necessary.
• Communicate changes in court procedures including changes to fees to attorneys and staff and coordinate with assistants in order to obtain disbursement checks for any court-related filing fees.
• Search cases using the software and internet resources as necessary.
• Perform any other project that is deemed to be docket related.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of litigation docketing experience required.
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures and ability to apply the information to complex questions and filings.
• Familiarity with Litigation docketing software applications (ex: CompuLaw Vision / Milana, eDockets, ProLaw, CourtAlert).

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with California’s Fair Chance Act.

Chicago, Dallas, San Diego - $77,300 to $108,200

Los Angeles - $80,800 to $113,200

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.