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Dentons · 1 day ago

Docket Specialist, Litigation

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a General/Litigation Docket Specialist. This position involves managing docketing and calendar systems, calculating litigation deadlines, and performing electronic court filings.

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Hiring Manager

Merritt Gibbs

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

Qualification

Docketing experienceLitigation knowledgeDocketing softwareCourt rules knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyAttention to detailTime managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

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

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Profit sharing

Short-term/long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Company

Dentons

Dentons is a global law firm driven to provide you with the competitive edge in an increasingly complex

Founded in 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.dentons.com

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