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A mid-size Chicago law firm seeking full-time Docket Specialist. The ideal candidate must be a motivated self-starter with a high level of attention to detail and must possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must also be able to work well in a team environment while being able to independently follow through on a task from start to finish with minimal direction. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Along with your resume and cover letter, please send your salary requirements.
Job Description:
This position will involve coordinating the firms' docket needs for our attorneys. This involves opening new cases, saving court documents, scheduling hearings, managing court calls, processing orders, and assigning trial dates. In addition, the docket specialist must be able to handle other overflow assignments as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Track, analyze, process, and save court filings on court electronic docket sites.
2. Administer Firm’s docket database. This includes substantive review of court filings to determine if the documents
are needed for processing, enter necessary case related information into data fields within the case management
software, send to-dos and emails to attorneys, calendar hearings, depositions, trial dates, etc.
3. Maintain attorneys’ calendar to ensure all deadlines are being met.
4. Process and review large volume of court filed documents in high volume asbestos litigation jurisdictions.
5. Assist with searches and extraction of information needed from court databases at attorneys or paralegals request.
6. Assist with auditing docket databases to ensure accuracy of docket process.
7. Making occasional trips to nearby court.
The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the firm, as requested by his/her supervisor or manager.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in similar role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Previous law firm docketing experience (2+ years)
Must be familiar with court dockets, court procedures, and electronic filing websites. Preferably in Cook County, St.
Clair County, Madison County, McLean County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, etc.
Must be detail-oriented and possess a high level or organizational and time management skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to meet tight deadlines with accuracy.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and
demands.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Previous law firm experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
Our firm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Military status, or Veteran status.
