Litigation Docketing Specialist
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McDermott Will & SchulteLegal services
Source API remote eligibility restrictions: United States; Position can be full remoteFull-TimeMiddle
SalaryTarget Hiring Range $87,000 - $110,000
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Job Details
- Experience
- At least three (3) years of related work experience
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuitePowerPoint
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least three years of related work experience.
- Advanced knowledge of docket procedures and practices.
- Advanced knowledge of courts and agencies and their applicable rules.
- Advanced knowledge of pleading processes and filing procedures, especially for California Superior Court.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong knowledge of automated docket systems such as Compulaw and/or Milana.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
Responsibilities
- Maintain docket diaries for attorneys' cases in a computerized system that alerts attorneys to deadlines and case activity.
- Create, administer, and maintain policies and procedures related to pleadings and filing requirements.
- Review and interpret pleadings, court orders, notices, and other legal documents to identify and calculate critical deadlines.
- Apply applicable court rules, statutes, and local procedures when calculating deadlines.
- Prepare and distribute the department Litigation Docketing calendar.
- Advise attorneys, legal assistants, and administrative staff on court rules, filing requirements, docketing procedures, and litigation workflows.
- Coordinate communication with courts, governmental agencies, and outside vendors regarding filing requirements, case status, and procedural matters.
- Assist with developing and maintaining docketing policies, procedures, and best practices.
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