Docket Specialist, Litigation

Dentons • Dallas, TX

5d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with Midwest/Central region courts, including electronic filing in local jurisdictions.

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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• profit sharing
• short-term/long-term disability
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level