Litigation Docketing Specialist

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist for a law firm in Washington, DC.

The role centers on maintaining docket calendars, tracking deadlines, court dates, and related events to support efficient case management. The position involves managing docket entries, performing court research, organizing documents, generating reports, and communicating status to attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Docket Maintenance: Create and maintain a detailed docket for each litigation case.
• Deadline Management: Calculate and communicate deadlines to attorneys and staff; ensure timely filing and compliance with court rules.
• Court Research: Research court rules and deadlines for various jurisdictions; stay updated on changes.
• Document Management: Organize and file legal documents; retrieve and provide documents as needed.
• Reporting: Prepare and generate reports on docket status and deadlines; provide updates to attorneys and staff.
• Client Communication: Respond to client inquiries regarding docket status and deadlines; coordinate with clients for information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork/independence

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Legal software & databases

Job description

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.