Docketing Paralegal (Docketing Specialist)

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Docketing Specialist is responsible for providing multi-jurisdictional litigation calendaring and docketing services to litigation teams in the firm's docketing management software. This position requires an in-depth understanding of federal, state, and local rules as well as practices and procedures for multiple practice areas. Strong data management skills required with prior hands-on working experience with BEC Docket Enterprise preferred or experience utilizing a docketing software management system highly preferred.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and at least two years of litigation docketing experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures including how to conduct electronic research of court case dockets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of specific department and client guidelines, practices and procedures.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with a high level of quality and attention to detail.
• Effectively set priorities, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate in an effective manner with attorneys, clients and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands-on working experience with BEC Docket Enterprise preferred or experience utilizing a docketing software management system highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews documents for relevant dates and enters deadlines into the firm's docketing/calendaring system, BEC (or similar docketing software), following docketing policies and procedures.
• Creates, reviews and distributes calendar and case reports.
• Responds to requests from litigation team members regarding docketed events and deadlines, court procedures and rules.
• Works independently to recognize docketing anomalies and conducts appropriate research to resolve same.
• Assists in the investigation of docket issues and implementing solutions to mitigate future issues, if needed.
• Creates and maintains documentation for docketing processes, procedures, guidelines and practices.
• Provides back-up support to Client Service Specialists and Legal Operations Specialists.
• Stays abreast of industry best practices, docketing system(s) and technical considerations to present options to enhance the practice, increase efficiencies, and meet client needs.
• Assists with ad hoc projects, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees