Senior Docketing Specialist

careers-lw; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Paid holidays (11+)

PTO 23 days

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP seeks a Senior Docketing Specialist for its Litigation Services team in Chicago. The role focuses on calendaring deadlines, responding to procedural inquiries, and filing legal papers, serving as a resource on court matters for attorneys across the firm.

Hybrid schedule may be available with in-office presence. The candidate will manage electronic filings, research court rules, and assist with strategy for complex filings, while protecting confidential information and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to resolve procedural issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare roadmaps to guide attorneys through procedural elements of complex court filings.
• Oversee major court services tasks: filings review, transcripts, and service of process.
• Research and communicate new developments in litigation and court procedure.
• Review documents for procedural form (stips, notices, substitutions, subpoenas).
• Electronically file court papers and coordinate with court personnel and process servers.

Skills

Advanced research

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Senior Docketing Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Litigation Services team. This role will be responsible for calendaring of deadlines, responding to complex procedural inquiries, conducting research, and handling the review and filing of legal papers, while performing research and analysis of applicable court rules and procedures, and acting as a dedicated resource for Latham attorneys, both in the office and throughout the firm, on calendaring, procedure, and related court matters. This role will be located in ourChicago office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Preparing roadmaps to guide attorneys through procedural and logistical elements of complex court filings, flagging procedural nuances, and providing strategic pointers where applicable
• Overseeing and performing major facets of the court services of the department, which can include the review of court and agency filings before they are delivered or transmitted, analysis and application of judicial court adversary analytics, creation of judicial profiles, transcript review, service of process and subpoenas, processing correct fees, court rules updates, court and litigation forms, selection and use of attorney services companies, and transmitting the filings to courts and agencies
• Researching and communicating new developments in litigation and court procedure to keep all Latham & Watkins attorneys abreast of rule/policy changes and new developments in court procedures
• Reviewing legal documents as to procedural form including but not limited to stipulations, notices of appeal, substitutions of counsel, subpoenas, judgments, affidavits of service, and foreign service of process forms
• Electronically filing a wide range of court papers, remaining current in the nuances of electronic filing rules to ensure successful submissions, and coordinating with court personnel and process servers as needed
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate advanced research, writing, and analytical skills
• Possess the ability to exercise independent judgment to resolve complex procedural issues that arise in a court context
• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A J.D. degree from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.