Docketing Specialist

Docketing Specialist

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a legal environment.
• Familiarity with labor and employment law practice; specific experience with California docketing is preferred.
• Proficient in the use of CompuLaw docketing software, or similar rules-based docket management software.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures of state and federal courts and agencies within labor and employment law practices.
• Pro-active in obtaining and interpreting deadline-related information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, and co-workers regarding all aspects of docketing, court filings and processes.
• Must have proven project execution skills and a strong client service attitude.
• Ability to work individually to prioritize and execute tasks.
• Proficient in technology.

Responsibilities

• Review all incoming ECF/e-filings, faxes, scanned mail deliveries and emails for the offices within the designated assignment group (multiple offices) and docket same utilizing the CompuLaw Vision software in a manner consistent with court/agency rules and current JL docketing protocols;
• Generate firm-mandated reports both daily and weekly, as well as special reports requested by designated assignment group offices;
• Remain current with developments, procedures and rules in courts and agencies within designated assignment group;
• Apply established case-closing procedures on all matters within designated assignment group as needed;
• Research and respond to inquiries of attorneys, managers, paralegals and assistants within the designated assignment group to successfully manage the docket and calendars;
• Assist as needed and directed in additional projects;
• Manage workload and time efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of docketing experience preferred.