Specialist, Docket & Court Services (Client Services)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Job benefits

Job summary

Jones Day is a global law firm seeking a Docket & Court Services Specialist to provide calendar and court support to assigned litigation case teams in a regional, multi-office setting. You will enter case information, determine appropriate court jurisdictions, and generate reports for case teams and clients.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of docketing or litigation support experience, with solid knowledge of federal court rules, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency

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.

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.

Skills

Docketing experience

Litigation support

Federal court rules

Workflow analysis

Communication skills

Organization

Report generation

Docket research

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