Litigation Docketing Specialist

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is hiring a Litigation Docketing Specialist for a law firm, offering a $90,000-$105,000 salary with a flexible hybrid schedule.

The role focuses on maintaining court dockets, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely filings across jurisdictions. Strong organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with legal software are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in legal administration or paralegal work preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in legal software and database systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Docket maintenance: create and maintain a detailed docket for each litigation case.
• Deadline management: calculate and communicate deadlines; ensure timely filing of documents.
• Court research: study court rules and procedures across jurisdictions.
• Document management: organize and file legal documents; retrieve when needed.
• Reporting: generate docket status reports and provide updates to attorneys.
• Client communication: respond to inquiries and coordinate information with clients.

Conocimientos

Legal administration

Paralegal experience

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork / independence

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

Legal software

Database systems

Electronic filing systems

Descripción del empleo

Litigation Docketing Specialist - Law Firm - $90,000-105,000

A flexible, hybrid schedule is available with this opportunity.

The Litigation Docketing Specialist will be responsible for maintaining and managing the docket for litigation cases within the firm. This involves tracking deadlines, court dates, and other important events related to legal proceedings. The role requires a strong understanding of legal procedures, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Docket Maintenance:
• Create and maintain a detailed docket for each litigation case.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of docket entries.
• Track and monitor deadlines, court dates, and other important events.
• Deadline Management:
• Calculate and communicate deadlines to attorneys and staff.
• Ensure timely filing of documents and compliance with court rules.
• Proactively identify and address potential conflicts or delays.
• Court Research:
• Research and understand court rules, procedures, and deadlines for various jurisdictions.
• Stay updated on changes in court rules and regulations.
• Document Management:
• Organize and file legal documents in a systematic manner.
• Retrieve and provide documents as needed.
• Reporting:
• Prepare and generate reports on docket status, deadlines, and other relevant information.
• Provide timely updates to attorneys and staff.
• Client Communication:
• Respond to client inquiries regarding docket status and deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain necessary information or documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in legal administration or paralegal work is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in legal software and database systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills (Preferred)

• Knowledge of court rules and procedures in various jurisdictions.
• Experience with electronic filing systems.
• Familiarity with legal research databases.