Docketing Coordinator

Squire Patton Boggs; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health

dental

life

401(k)

many other excellent benefits

Job summary

Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Docketing Coordinator with a minimum of 3 years of California litigation experience. The role supports the Docket Department remotely or in a hybrid setting, ideally for candidates in Arizona or at an established SPB location able to work west coast business hours.

The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and solid docketing software skills (CompuLaw). A paralegal certificate is helpful but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years California litigation experience.
• CompuLaw experience strongly preferred. Paralegal certificate helpful.

Responsibilities

• Performs electronic legal docketing via docketing software (CompuLaw) from court documents, correspondence, rules, and statutes; independently researches dates when necessary.
• Intermediate knowledge and application of County, State, and U.S. District Court rules and regulations.
• Receives and reviews documents submitted to the Docket Department; determines method of service; uses CompuLaw to calculate due dates, deadlines, events; modifies entries as needed; advises attorneys.
• Proofreads and reviews calendar entries for accuracy.
• Maintains accurate typing and word processing; pays strict attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication with strong reasoning and memory; service-oriented and able to work independently.

Skills

Docketing coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate helpful

Tools

CompuLaw

Job description

About Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated legal practices, committed to providing insight at the point where law, business, and government intersect. We deliver commercially-focused business solutions by combining our legal, lobbying, and political capabilities and invaluable connections on the ground to a diverse mix of clients, from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, start-up visionaries and sovereign nations. We are renowned for our local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Description

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP is seeking a Docketing Coordinator with a minimum of 3 years of experience. This position works closely with other members of the Docket Department based in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the Firm's docket system. We are open to employees in this position that are remote or hybrid, but prefer candidates that reside in Arizona or those who are located in an already established Squire Patton Boggs location and can work west coast business hours.

Responsibilities And Skills

• Performs electronic legal docketing via docketing software (CompuLaw) from court documents, correspondence, rules, and statutes; proven ability to independently research dates when necessary to supplement automated information
• Intermediate knowledge and application of County, State, and U.S. District Court rules and regulations
• Receives and reviews documents (correspondence, emails, forms, pleadings, etc.) submitted to the Docket Department for processing; determines method of service; utilizes CompuLaw and its incorporated rule sets to automatically calculate due dates, deadlines, and/or events in accordance with the appropriate rules; manually modifies docket event descriptions as requested and/or required; manually overrides resulting due dates, deadlines, and/or events as necessary. Advises attorneys and staff accordingly.
• Proofreads and reviews calendar entries to ensure accuracy
• Must have accurate typing and word processing skills and the ability to pay strict attention to detail. Spelling, punctuation, and use of grammar must be accurate.
• Must have strong organizational skills, exercise attention to detail, and be able to work well under pressure
• Must be an excellent communicator with strong reasoning and memory skills
• Service-oriented individual who is able to work independently in a well-organized manner

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required and a college degree or equivalent preferred. Combination of education and experience must demonstrate the ability to do the essential functions of the position.
• Minimum of three years California litigation experience required and must have experience working with a variety of courts systems
• CompuLaw experience strongly preferred. Paralegal certificate helpful.

We offer a professional and friendly work environment with a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

• health
• dental
• life
• 401(k)
• many other excellent benefits

We are not accepting third-party submissions.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.