Docketing Specialist

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Docketing Specialist provides multi-jurisdictional litigation calendaring and docketing services to litigation teams through the firm's docketing management software. The role requires an in-depth understanding of federal, state, and local rules, along with practices and procedures across multiple practice areas. Strong data management skills are required; hands-on experience with BEC Docket Enterprise is preferred.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and at least two years of litigation docketing experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong data management skills.
• In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local rules and practices and procedures across multiple practice areas.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands-on working experience with BEC Docket Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Review documents for relevant dates and enter deadlines into the firm's docketing/calendaring system, BEC or similar software, following docketing policies and procedures.
• Create, review, and distribute calendar and case reports.
• Respond to litigation team members' questions about docketed events and deadlines, court procedures, and rules.
• Independently identify docketing anomalies and conduct research to resolve them.
• Assist in investigating docketing issues and implementing solutions to mitigate future issues, as needed.
• Create and maintain documentation for docketing processes, procedures, guidelines, and practices.
• Provide backup support to Client Service Specialists and Legal Operations Specialists.
• Stay informed about industry best practices, docketing systems, and technical considerations to identify options for enhancing the practice, increasing efficiency, and meeting client needs.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree