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Duane Morris LLP · 17 hours ago

Docketing and e-Filing Specialist

Duane Morris LLP is a global law firm with over 900 attorneys, providing innovative solutions to legal challenges. The Docketing and e-Filing Specialist is responsible for litigation calendaring and electronic filing while ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.

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Responsibilities

Review pleadings, correspondence, discovery, notices, and court orders to identify and compute deadlines in accordance with governing rules and case team preferences; enter and maintain those deadlines in the firm’s centralized docketing system
Research local, state, federal, and administrative rules; track judge-specific procedures and standing orders; address inquiries from attorneys and professional staff; proactively monitor rule updates
Perform electronic filing in federal, state, appellate, and agency forums; ensure compliance with format, service, and fee requirements; coordinate service of process with outside vendors; retrieve and distribute filed documents and receipts; reconcile filing confirmations with docket entries and the firm’s document management system
Generate calendar and deadline reports; assist with automated reporting; maintain court and e-filing system credentials; troubleshoot access issues
Coordinate with managing attorney or docketing personnel as needed; assist with departmental projects; adhere to firm policies, confidentiality obligations, and quality standards

Qualification

Litigation processes knowledgeDocketing workflows familiarityE-Filing platforms experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyDocketing tools experienceClient-service orientationCommunicationAttention to detail

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of litigation processes and docketing workflows; familiarity with federal and state court systems, rules, and electronic filing platforms (e.g., CM/ECF, PACER) and vendor-based systems as applicable
Minimum of two years of law firm experience in litigation docketing and hands-on e-filing; proven ability to compute deadlines accurately and manage competing priorities under tight timeframes
Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience with docketing or calendaring tools such as Milana, eDockets, CourtAlert, CompuLaw, or similar systems
Excellent written and verbal communication; meticulous attention to detail; sound judgment; ability to work independently and collaboratively
High level of professionalism, discretion, and client-service orientation

Preferred

Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional litigation, including arbitration, appellate practice and agency proceedings
Experience in California state and federal courts required. Experience in other high-volume jurisdictions also desired
Bachelor's degree preferred. Will also consider combination of paralegal experience, with associate's degree or paralegal certificate
Familiarity with additional docketing platforms, rules-based calendaring tools, and research resources (e.g., SmartRules, Westlaw) for procedural research
Experience within a managing attorney's office or centralized docketing department; coordination with court clerks and service vendors

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans
Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
401k and Pension Plan
22 PTO days, 11 paid holidays
Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

Company

Duane Morris LLP

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Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally, is asked by a broad array of clients to provide innovative solutions to today's legal and business challenges.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$13.6M
2018-06-05Series Unknown· $13.6M

Leadership Team

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Alex Karasik
Partner
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Damon Vocke
Partner, Head of Corporate & Regulatory Insurance Litigation
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