Litigation Docketing Specialist

The Litigation Docketing Specialist is responsible for the accurate review, entering, processing, ‎and tracking critical dates for all litigation related documents received.‎

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurately reviewing, processing, and docketing all Litigation documents received from court orders, as well as arbitration review panels, maintenance of Litigation records, and related docket entries in E-Dockets
• Responsible for entering and tracking critical dates with respect to litigation while discerning the appropriate information to enter into the docket in a timely accurate manner; interpreting official documents and correspondence to gather necessary information for entry into the docketing tracking systems
• Processing and interpretation of incoming correspondence from secretaries, attorneys, clients and courts for entering into the Litigation docketing databases
• Preparation of timely and accurate docket and case calendar reports via the docketing/calendar database system when requested
• Promptly email relevant communications to the attorneys especially when mail is addressed to only Litigation Docketing while also saving documents to File Site
• Regularly perform significant and recurring tasks with a high degree of priority, attention to detail and maintain follow-up on diverse activities – all in a timely, deadline-driven environment
• Exercise good judgment in application of policies and practices in handling all matters handled by Litigation Docketing
• Perform monthly audits of Litigation Docketing Credit Cards and ensure all receipts entered are current and correct
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Docket Manager and Department Director

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to read and comprehend complex materials involving legal and technical matters
• Prior experience and knowledge of litigation areas of legal practice
• Ability to accurately and thoroughly document and file information
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion
• Familiarity with MS Office suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach

Additional Information:
Supervisory Responsibility – This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities‎.
Work Environment – This position operates in a professional office environment‎.
Position Type/Expected Work Hours – This is a full-time position, hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Evening ‎and weekend work may be required as job duties demand‎.
Travel – Little to no travel is expected for this position‎.