Greenberg Traurig Amsterdam · 2 weeks ago
Litigation Docketing Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$40.75/hr - $44.44/hr
7+ years expGreenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, and they are seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist for their West Coast Regional Litigation Docketing Team. The role involves managing docketing for multiple offices, ensuring accurate entry of calendar/docket dates, and collaborating with litigation teams to gather necessary information.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Reviews emails received within each assigned public folder comprised of internal emails from case teams, scanned mail and ECF filings/serves to determine docketing necessity
Makes informed decisions as to whether the docket items qualify to be added to each case teams' Outlook calendar
Assesses and stages priority of all received items to create a queue for each public folder
Communicates with case teams to gather necessary information on case set-ups and management
Performs limited research as needed in the context of verifying applicability of deadlines
Responds to inquiries from the litigation teams regarding docketed events, deadlines, and rules
Maintains and strives to improve processes and procedures to ensure accurate entry of calendar/docket dates
Promotes the firm’s docketing policies and procedures through all communications with litigation teams
Qualification
Required
Substantial experience computing deadlines for state, federal and appellate courts
Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules and procedures
Strong critical thinking skills to process complex orders and analyze effects on other case deadlines
Ability to research, analyze and summarize issues in writing and possess excellent attention to detail
Familiarity with various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
Candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 7 years of current California Litigation experience on case teams and 7 years of current Federal Litigation experience
Prior litigation paralegal or legal secretary experience preferred
Prior work experience in large firms preferred
Prior experience with rules-based calendar systems (ProLaw, Compulaw or eDockets software) required
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
Prior litigation paralegal or legal secretary experience preferred
Prior work experience in large firms preferred
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance with an optional HSA
Short term disability
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life
Voluntary disability
Voluntary long term care
Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs
Company
Greenberg Traurig Amsterdam
Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Founded in 2003Amsterdam, North Holland, NL
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase