Husch Blackwell · 2 months ago
Litigation Docket Specialist
Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States. They are seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist responsible for monitoring docket requests, ensuring deadlines are met, and assisting the Litigation Docket Manager with various projects within the Docket Team.
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Responsibilities
Independently docket for designated assignment group (multiple offices and/or practice groups), including:
Review and comprehend documents submitted to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed
Review court and/or agency dockets as needed
Verify jurisdiction, court/venue, and relevant authorities
Verify the accuracy of docketed items and deadlines generated
Ensure the accuracy of timekeepers assigned to matters
Create, review, and distribute accurate matter reports
Research statutory, agency, court, and individual judges’ rules and practices and apply them appropriately
Respond professionally and constructively to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates, agency, and court rules and procedures
Collaborate with the Litigation Docket Manager to continually improve the firm’s docketing best practices, policies, and processes
Assist the Docket Team with special projects as needed
Remain current with developments, procedures, and rules in courts and agencies within the designated assignment group
Qualification
Required
2‐year degree or Paralegal Certificate required; 4‐year degree in related field preferred; or combination of education and commensurate work experience
3-5 years of litigation docketing experience with specific experience using CompuLaw Vision preferred
3-5 years of litigation experience in various federal and state courts that included calculating and calendaring deadlines
Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures
Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local court systems, as well as administrative and government agencies
Ability to research and apply statutory/agency and/or court rules and procedures for any jurisdiction
Ability to use Pacer.gov, PacerPro, and other legal resources and websites to obtain case dockets, rules, and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research; ability to prepare, export, edit, filter, sort, search, and reformat large spreadsheets within Excel
Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness
Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
4‐year degree in related field preferred
3-5 years of litigation docketing experience with specific experience using CompuLaw Vision preferred
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
An employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
And more
Company
Husch Blackwell
An industry-focused, full-service litigation and business law firm with locations in 15 U.S. cities and in London.
Funding
Current Stage
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