Docket Specialist, Litigation

Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a General/Litigation Docket Specialist. While this position will be part of a national docketing team specific knowledge of California state/local rules and experience electronic filing with local courts is required. This is a remote position that will support CA offices. This position will report to the Manager Litigation Docket.

Responsibilities

Enter data into the firms docketing and calendar system.

Calculate rule-based litigation deadlines.

Generate docket reports and queries as requested by attorneys paralegals and legal administrative assistants.

Monitor cases with the use of various online resources.

Handle all inquiries from attorneys paralegals and secretaries in a timely and efficient manner.

Assist with service of court documents.

Perform electronic court filings in Federal State and Appellate Courts.

Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelors Degree preferred.

Minimum 3 years docketing experience required.

Knowledge of basic litigation docketing calendaring and Civil Procedure.

Experience utilizing docketing software such as Milana eDockets etc.

Knowledge of various court websites docket searching and document retrieval databases (PACER File & ServeXpress etc.).

Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures.

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook Excel and Word.

Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Ability to work proactively (without significant guidance) to trouble shoot and problem solve.

Excellent communication time management and organizational skills.

Available to work overtime as needed.

Salary: $75k to $95k CA DOE

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical dental vision 401k profit sharing short-term/long-term disability life insurance tuition reimbursement paid time off paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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