Docket & Filings Specialist

Jenner & Block; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago seeks a Docket Specialist to file and retrieve legal documents across courts, notify attorneys of court calls, and manage electronic records. This non-exempt role reports to the Director of Docketing Services, with a 10:30am - 7:00pm Monday-Friday schedule and additional hours as needed.

Key responsibilities include filing with courts, scheduling dates, handling service of process, and maintaining relationships with lawyers and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of docketing experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Law Bulletin Information Network, electronic research, and data entry is preferred.
• At least one year of law firm experience preferred.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• File and retrieve legal documents with courts and agencies, paper or electronic.
• Set motion dates, return dates and times in State Courts.
• Maintain and distribute information on court calls and deadlines to firm personnel.
• Arrange service of process (summons and subpoenas).
• Build effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, vendors and court personnel.
• Provide paper or electronic copies of forms for Federal and State Courts on request.
• Review state, federal, and local rules to ensure pleadings comply.

Skills

Docketing experience

MS Office (Word/Outlook/Excel/PowerPt)

Law Bulletin Information Network

Electronic research

Data entry

Law firm experience

Organization and attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago seeks a Docket Specialist to file and retrieve legal documents across courts, notify attorneys of court calls, and manage electronic records. This non-exempt role reports to the Director of Docketing Services, with a 10:30am - 7:00pm Monday-Friday schedule and additional hours as needed.

Key responsibilities include filing with courts, scheduling dates, handling service of process, and maintaining relationships with lawyers and staff.