Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. · 1 day ago
Docketing Paralegal (Docketing Specialist)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelShook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is seeking a Docketing Specialist responsible for multi-jurisdictional litigation calendaring and docketing services. The role involves managing deadlines, supporting litigation teams, and ensuring compliance with various legal rules and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Reviews documents for relevant dates and enters deadlines into the firm's docketing/calendaring system, BEC (or similar docketing software), following docketing policies and procedures
Creates, reviews and distributes calendar and case reports
Responds to requests from litigation team members regarding docketed events and deadlines, court procedures and rules
Works independently to recognize docketing anomalies and conducts appropriate research to resolve same
Assists in the investigation of docket issues and implementing solutions to mitigate future issues, if needed
Creates and maintains documentation for docketing processes, procedures, guidelines and practices
Provides back-up support to Client Service Specialists and Legal Operations Specialists
Stays abreast of industry best practices, docketing system(s) and technical considerations to present options to enhance the practice, increase efficiencies, and meet client needs
Assists with ad hoc projects, as needed
Qualification
Required
In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local rules as well as practices and procedures for multiple practice areas
Strong data management skills required
Prior hands-on working experience with BEC Docket Enterprise preferred or experience utilizing a docketing software management system highly preferred
Reviews documents for relevant dates and enters deadlines into the firm's docketing/calendaring system, BEC (or similar docketing software), following docketing policies and procedures
Creates, reviews and distributes calendar and case reports
Responds to requests from litigation team members regarding docketed events and deadlines, court procedures and rules
Works independently to recognize docketing anomalies and conducts appropriate research to resolve same
Assists in the investigation of docket issues and implementing solutions to mitigate future issues, if needed
Creates and maintains documentation for docketing processes, procedures, guidelines and practices
Provides back-up support to Client Service Specialists and Legal Operations Specialists
Stays abreast of industry best practices, docketing system(s) and technical considerations to present options to enhance the practice, increase efficiencies, and meet client needs
Assists with ad hoc projects, as needed
Preferred
Prior hands-on working experience with BEC Docket Enterprise preferred
Experience utilizing a docketing software management system highly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability and life insurance
Retirement plan with a generous contribution plan
Paid time off
Company
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon has long been recognized as one of the premier litigation firms in the country.
Founded in 1889
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Miller
Partner and Co-Chair, Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation Practice Group
Adam Tolin
Partner
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