Dentons US LLP is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to support its national docketing team. This is a remote role with flexibility to work from home, aligned to a Dentons office location. The role can be based in our Chicago, Dallas, St Louis, or Kansas City location(s).
The ideal candidate will bring experience with Midwest/Central region courts, including electronic filing in local jurisdictions, and will report to the Manager, Litigation Docket.
Responsibilities
- Enter data into the firm's docketing and calendar system.
- Calculate rule-based litigation deadlines.
- Generate docket reports and queries as requested by attorneys, paralegals and legal administrative assistants.
- Monitor cases with the use of various online resources.
- Handle all inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and secretaries in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assist with service of court documents.
- Perform electronic court filings in Federal, State and Appellate Courts.
- Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years docketing experience required.
- Knowledge of basic litigation docketing, calendaring and Civil Procedure.
- Experience utilizing docketing software such as Milana, eDockets, etc.
- Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases (PACER, File & ServeXpress, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work proactively (without significant guidance) to trouble shoot and problem solve.
- Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
- Available to work overtime as needed.
Salary: $70k to $90k DOE and location.
Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.
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