Litigation Docketing Administrator

Fredrikson & Byron; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Midwest-based law firm is seeking a Litigation Docketing Administrator to join their Litigation team. This role involves monitoring court dockets, calculating litigation deadlines, and supporting the firm with various docketing tasks. Ideal candidates will have significant litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k/Roth investment options

Paid parental leave

Employee resource benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent litigation experience, preferably with docketing.
• Experience with Minnesota courts is a plus.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal and state court dockets.
• Research and calculate litigation deadlines.
• Respond to requests regarding calendar reports.

Skills

Litigation experience

Database management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Who We Are:
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:
We are seeking a Litigation Docketing Administrator to join our Litigation team. This position can also be remote.

Key Responsibilities Include:
*Monitor federal and state court dockets.
*Research and calculate rules-based litigation deadlines in multiple jurisdictions in order to docket and enter information into the firm's docketing system.
*Respond to individual requests regarding specific calendar reports and calculation questions.
*Special projects and duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:
*5+ years of recent litigation experience, preference given to candidates with litigation docketing experience using a rules-based docketing software.
*Experience with Minnesota courts a plus.
*Experience with database management, data entry control, and reporting.
*Recent experience docketing and/or supporting litigation in multiple states, both Federal districts and State jurisdictions.
*Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
*Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment, with superb attention to detail.
*Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of firm personnel.
*Ability to problem solve and use sound judgment.
*Self-starer who values collaboration with their team.

Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

Applying For This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact [e-mail].

About Fredrikson:
With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.

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