Docketing Specialist

Perkins Coie LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 71,470 - 135,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually

Up to 10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist to provide timely docketing support across nationally located offices. The role involves monitoring inboxes for docketing entries, reviewing litigation filings, and providing technical support.

An ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and strong typing and communication skills. This position comes with comprehensive benefits including a discretionary bonus, medical and 401(k) plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and between 2 and 4 years of docketing or relevant legal support experience.
• Experience in a law firm preferred.
• Ability to accurately type 55 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Monitor office specific inboxes for receipt of docketing entries.
• Review litigation and business filings to determine deadlines.
• Provide ongoing information and technical support to attorneys.

Skills

Ability to manage multiple details and prioritize

Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel professionally

Ability to work well under pressure

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong command of the English language

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-4 years of docketing or relevant legal support experience

Tools

Docketing software such as CompuLaw and CourtAlert

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Under minimal supervision, the Litigation Docketing Specialist will provide docketing coverage for nationally located offices in a timely and accurate fashion. We will provide backup coverage as needed in assisting other docketing specialists with firm-wide docketing.

Essential Functions

• Monitor office specific inboxes for receipt of docketing entries and coordinate with those who send entries as needed.
• Review litigation and business filings to determine deadlines.
• Enter and update docket entries.
• Produce various docket reports.
• Troubleshoot docket concerns and issues.
• Provide ongoing information and technical support to attorneys, legal staff and administrative staff throughout the firm concerning the specific policies and general mechanics relating to the docketing process.
• Provide backup assistance to Litigation Docketing Supervisor as needed.
• Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the job position, consistent with the Firm's attendance expectations.

Specific Skills Required

• Ability to manage multiple details and prioritize.
• Ability to function effectively as a team while maintaining accuracy of detail.
• Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel with professionalism.
• Ability to work well under pressure and skills in time management.
• Ability to accurately type 55 wpm, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and knowledge of Firm's form and style.
• Functional knowledge of standard MS Office applications.
• Working knowledge of all litigation and business court filings.

Specific Skills Preferred

• Experience with docketing software such as CompuLaw and CourtAlert.
• Proficiencies in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree and between 2 and 4 years of docketing or relevant legal support or database experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in a law firm preferred.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

This position may be filled in the following location(s). The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

San Francisco Bay Area compensation range: $91,220 to $135,540 annually

Colorado compensation range: $71,470 to $106,190 annually

Illinois compensation range: $75,430 to $112,080 annually

Los Angeles compensation range: $83,230 to $123,670 annually

San Diego compensation range: $82,180 to $122,100 annually

New York compensation range: $82,930 to $123,220 annually

Washington state compensation range: $75,390 to $112,020 annually

Washington, D.C., compensation range: $81,420 to $120,980 annually