Specialist, Docket & Court Services (Client Services)

Jones Day; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day, a leading global law firm, seeks a Docket & Court Services Specialist in Washington, DC to support calendar and court work for litigation teams. You will be part of a regional docket staff network, reporting to the Regional Docket Manager and following Firm standards for docket and court support.

The role requires 2–4 years in docketing or related litigation support, familiarity with federal rules, and strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of docketing or relevant litigation support experience.
• Litigation paralegal experience with filing experience, beneficial.
• Extensive knowledge of federal court procedural rules.
• Understand the workflow for a variety of litigation cases to accurately enter case information and select the appropriate court jurisdiction utilizing a rule based docketing software.
• Provide daily support to attorneys and legal support staff by responding to inquiries relating to case status updates as well as specific court rules.
• Perform requested docket research and retrieve case documents using PACER and other electronic services.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The Docket & Court Services Specialist provides calendar and court support to assigned litigation case teams.
• They are part of a network of docket staff across U.S. offices led by the Firm Docket & Court Services Manager.
• They will report to the Regional Docket Manager in their region and follow Firm instructions and standards for delivering docket and court support services.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

PACER

Docketing software

Job description

Jones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service.

Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment.

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a global leading law firm that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your knowledge and skills as well as advance your career? If you are, then Jones Day may be the firm for you.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Docket & Court Services Specialist is responsible for providing calendar and court support to assigned litigation case teams. The Docket & Court Services Specialist will be part of a network of docket staff who work in a regional assignment structure across all U.S. offices lead by the Firm Docket & Court Services Manager. The Docket & Court Services Specialist will report to the Regional Docket Manager in their region. They will perform their responsibilities in accordance with Firm instructions and Firm standards for delivering docket and court support services.

Required Qualifications:

• Two to four years of experience of docketing or relevant litigation support experience.
• Litigation paralegal experience with filing experience, beneficial.
• Extensive knowledge of federal court procedural rules.
• Understand the workflow for a variety of litigation cases to accurately enter case information and select the appropriate court jurisdiction utilizing a rule based docketing software.
• Provide daily support to attorneys and legal support staff by responding to inquiries relating to case status updates as well as specific court rules. This support will also include providing weekly reports and creating ad hoc reports as needed by the case team or client.
• Perform requested docket research and retrieve case documents using PACER and other electronic services. This may include contacting court clerks to obtain documents not available electronically.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting salary range for this Washington, D.C. position is $75,000 - $95,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer