Docketing Specialist

Shook, Hardy and Bacon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plan with company contrib.

Paid time off

Job summary

Shook, Hardy & Bacon is seeking a Docketing Specialist in Washington, DC to provide multi-jurisdictional litigation calendaring and docketing services using BEC or similar software. You will review dates, enter deadlines, and generate calendar reports to support litigation teams.

The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent and at least two years of docketing experience; strong data management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent with at least two years of litigation docketing experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-jurisdictional litigation calendaring and docketing services.
• Review documents for relevant dates and enter deadlines in BEC or similar software.
• Create, review and distribute calendar and case reports.
• Respond to requests from litigation team members regarding docketed events and deadlines.
• Maintain documentation for docketing processes and assist with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Data management

Docketing experience

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

BEC Docket Enterprise

Job description

Job Description

The Docketing Specialist is responsible for providing multi-jurisdictional litigation calendaring and docketing services to litigation teams in the firm's docketing management software. This position requires an in-depth understanding of federal, state, and local rules as well as practices and procedures for multiple practice areas. Strong data management skills required with prior hands-on working experience with BEC Docket Enterprise preferred.

Reviews documents for relevant dates and enters deadlines into the firm's docketing/calendaring system, BEC (or similar docketing software), following docketing policies and procedures.

Creates, reviews and distributes calendar and case reports.

Responds to requests from litigation team members regarding docketed events and deadlines, court procedures and rules.

Works independently to recognize docketing anomalies and conducts appropriate research to resolve same.

Assists in the investigation of docket issues and implementing solutions to mitigate future issues, if needed.

Creates and maintains documentation for docketing processes, procedures, guidelines and practices.

Provides back-up support to Client Service Specialists and Legal Operations Specialists.

Stays abreast of industry best practices, docketing system(s) and technical considerations to present options to enhance the practice, increase efficiencies, and meet client needs.

Assists with ad hoc projects, as needed.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and at least two years of litigation docketing experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits Statement

Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off.

Salary Statement

The expected salary range for this position in Washington, DC is between $78,011 and $117,017 annually. Actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, area of expertise, and geographic/office location.

Alternate Locations

Washington , District Of Columbia , United States

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