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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP · 1 day ago

Docket Specialist

Los Angeles

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$43/hr - $49/hr

5+ years exp

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is a law firm seeking a Docket Specialist to support its Court Services Department. This role involves providing comprehensive litigation calendaring services, researching court-related deadlines, and ensuring compliance with applicable rules of procedure.

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Responsibilities

Provide litigation docket support to all MTO offices

Log and process all calendar requests as assigned using docketing software, CompuLaw Vision and Dynamics

Calendar all State, Federal and Agency court deadlines

Provide weekly and customized calendar reports

Create and update deadlines and trial calendars for new and existing client/matters

Respond to and work with case teams to ensure docket entries are accurate and meet their practice needs

If needed, conduct weekly calendar meetings with attorneys or paralegals to review upcoming calendar

Respond to and work with Case Teams to ensure docket entries are accurate and meet their practice needs

Follow departmental best practice procedures and assist with implementing solutions to mitigate future issues when applicable

Research court rules when needed using applicable tools: Court website, Smart Rules, WestLaw, Rutter’s Guide

Assist in the investigation of docket/calendaring concerns and respond to inquiries regarding work product

Adhere to other duties as assigned

Qualification

CompuLawLitigation docketingResearch court rulesOnline filing platformsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTime managementSelf-starter

Required

Minimum of 5+ years of litigation docketing experience using CompuLaw or calendaring system

Knowledge and ability to research of multi-state rules of civil procedure, federal rules of procedure, local rules, judges rules and agency rules

Know how to research court websites for both State and Federal courts

Use Online filing platforms (CM/ECF and other third party vendors)

Bachelor's Degree or minimum of 5 years Law Firm work experience required

Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to budget time efficiently while handling multiple tasks

Must demonstrate accuracy when calculating deadlines and entering due dates and the ability to research rules when needed

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with personnel in a responsible and respectful manner

Ability to interpret and analyze information

Must be a self-starter; able to work in a fast-paced environment; and exercise independent judgment in performing all aspects of the assignments

Must be flexible with time and ability to do overtime when needed or requested

Preferred

Computer proficient with familiarity of various database systems including, Outlook, Internet Explorer and MS Word, preferred

Company

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

Munger, Tolles & Olson is a 200-lawyer firm based in Los Angeles with a national practice representing clients in a broad range of complex and high-profile matters.

Founded in 1962

Los Angeles, California, USA

201-500 employees