Senior Docket Analyst

Cooley LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,160 - 118,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

20 days of Paid Time Off

Generous parental leave

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Docket Analyst to support firmwide calendar tasks and court services. The role involves docketing, training analysts, and ensuring compliance with court filings. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and rules-based docketing systems. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled candidates looking to contribute to a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of intake and litigation docketing experience.
• Proficient in rules-based docketing systems.
• Available to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Daily docketing of firmwide matters in firm calendar.
• Assist with court filings including both traditional and electronic.
• Mentor new department members.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks

Strong customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Compulaw

PACER

NYSCEF

Job description

Senior Docket Analyst

Cooley is seeking a Senior Docket Analyst to join the Docket team.

Hybrid Schedule: As part of the Cooley culture, we recognize and appreciate the value of being together, in person, to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However, we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. As such, the default assumption for employees and partners is a hybrid schedule: some in-office presence and some work from home days absent certain essential in-office roles that require five (5) days/week in-office.

Position summary: Under the supervision of the Senior Docket Manager, the Senior Docket Analyst will be responsible for firmwide calendar support and court services. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

• Daily docketing of firmwide matters in firm calendar
• Perform case audits from calendar system
• Respond to requests for data on all matters in firm calendar
• Train Docket Analysts in calendaring procedures and electronic filing procedures
• Assist Senior Docket Manager with calendar training and workshops
• Research all local, state, federal and administrative rules as requested
• Complete court filings - including traditional (paper) filings and electronic filings
• Act as liaison between case teams and vendors regarding service of process and coordination of delivery/retrieval of documents
• nts from courts
• Coordinate or serve as project manager for special projects within the department on an as-needed basis
• Review, for form and procedural compliance, documents served and filed by the Firm
• Keep abreast of developments, procedures, and rules in the forums where the firm practices including general state and federal practice
• Mentor new department members and help to promote an elevated level of accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the Firm's docket systems
• Maintain and update various department resources
• All other duties as assigned or required

Skills & experience:

Required:

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required
• 4+ years of previous intake, electronic court filing and litigation docketing experience along with the proven ability to operate at an elevated level in terms of scope of responsibility, judgement and autonomy
• Proficient in Compulaw or other rules based docketing systems. Proficient with online court systems (PACER, NYSCEF)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working in a law firm
• Proficient in Westlaw (including Practical Law, Westlaw Edge and other related applications), LexisNexis (including Courtlink and other related applications)

Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good judgment with strong analytical and interpretation skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to work within a team and collaborate
• Strong ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks
• High degree of professionalism

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.

EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $39.50 - $57.00 ($82,160.00 - $118,560.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.