Summary:

We are seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist with a minimum of 5 years prior docket experience to support our firm. The Litigation Docketing Specialist serves clients by scheduling and maintaining the electronic calendars for all litigation events, due dates, and obligations for attorneys. All employees operate under a Client First philosophy in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Reads and interprets various documents to extract upcoming events and requirements for docketing.
• Creates new events and updates existing events in CompuLaw from notifications and request for docketing. Manually calculates dates as needed.
• Maintains the accuracy of data pertaining to the matters managed within the CompuLaw software. Accuracy of data and calendaring/docketing is of critical importance to the Firms litigation practice.
• Interacts with court personnel, attorneys and staff in a professional manner to obtain and provide data, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Prepares, processes and generates routine and special reports for distribution as needed.
• Researches and keeps up to date on developments and changes in court procedures for various jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years prior docket experience with a rule based calendaring system (CompuLaw, CourtAlert, and/or eDockets).
• Experience with federal, state court, and agency rules.
• Knowledge of the legal process and court operations, in federal, state and local court administrative rules.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret complex documents such as pleadings and other documents including interpretation of court rules, related to various litigation practice areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with, and follow instructions from, diverse individuals and to provide information with courtesy and tact in person, over the telephone and in writing.
• Ability to reason and apply common sense understanding to resolve problems and carry out instructions furnished verbally or in writing.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and perform mathematical functions normally needed to calculate dates.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs is required.
• Ability to work under a high level of mental effort to perform the essential duties of the position. Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Date Posted 11/7/2024

Deadline to Apply 12/31/2024

Sherman & Howard offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $51,000 - $62,000/year. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.