Docket Specialist

McGuireWoods LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Docket Specialist to support litigation docketing services across multiple offices. The role involves collaborating with attorneys and court personnel, managing procedural deadlines, and ensuring adherence to rules. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience and strong proficiency in docket management software, coupled with excellent communication skills. This full-time position promises a vital role within the firm's Docketing Risk Management Department.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a litigation docket department.
• Strong proficiency with CourtAlert or similar rules-based docket management software.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
• Collaborate with the docketing team to perform legal research.
• Monitor all court filings and extract critical dates.

Skills

Legal research

Deadline management

CourtAlert software

Collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Docket Specialist

McGuireWoods is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our Docketing Risk Management Department. This role supports docketing requests from over 20 offices, providing comprehensive litigation docketing services and ensuring adherence to best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to collaborate directly with attorneys and court personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
• Collaborate with the docketing team to perform various responsibilities, including legal research and responding to procedural inquiries using internal tools, PACER, Practical Guidance, and online resources.
• Stay informed on procedural best practices by attending monthly team meetings, following case trends, and rule changes.
• Collaborate with application support specialist to maintain and monitor updates of court rules and procedures.
• Monitor all court filings and extract sensitive critical dates and modify dates with extra text when necessary to supplement CourtAlert automated Rule-Set information.
• Record key documents and deadlines in the CourtAlert Docketing and Case Management System, calculating procedural due dates according to applicable laws.
• Request Intake Forms and open new cases in CourtAlert.
• Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, providing timely responses to inquiries about calendared events, court procedures, pleadings, and any updates to compliance dates in the docketing system.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a litigation docket department.
• Strong proficiency with CourtAlert or similar rules-based docket management software.
• Skilled in interpreting and managing deadline-related information.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with attorneys, staff, and colleagues on all docketing matters.
• Assist with researching docket issues, responding to inquiries, and supporting special projects, including peer training, as assigned by the National Docket Manager.
• Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

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