Litigation Docket Specialist

Husch Blackwell • Milwaukee, WI

4d • $57,000 - $128,000 • Remote

About The Position

Husch Blackwell LLP
is a full-service litigation and business law firm with
multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and
international operations.

At Husch Blackwell, we believe that diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams lead
to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting,
developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with
diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and
inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our
communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each
other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client
Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a
long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered,
then we invite you to apply to our Litigation Docket Specialist
position. This position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations.

The Litigation Docket Specialist is responsible for monitoring assigned shared
mailboxes and related docket requests and docketing same in a timely manner
according to firm guidelines and procedures utilizing the firm’s litigation
docketing software. The Litigation Docket Specialist reports to the Litigation
Docket Manager and will assist the Litigation Docket Manager as needed and
directed in additional projects within the Docket Team. Essential job functions
include:

Requirements

• 2‐year degree or Paralegal Certificate required; 4‐year degree in related field preferred; or combination of education and commensurate work experience. 
• 3-5 years of litigation docketing experience with specific experience using CompuLaw Vision preferred.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience in various federal and state courts that included calculating and calendaring deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local court systems, as well as administrative and government agencies.
• Ability to research and apply statutory/agency and/or court rules and procedures for any jurisdiction.
• Ability to use Pacer.gov, PacerPro, and other legal resources and websites to obtain case dockets, rules, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research; ability to prepare, export, edit, filter, sort, search, and reformat large spreadsheets within Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently docket for designated assignment group (multiple offices and/or practice groups), including: Review and comprehend documents submitted to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed.  Review court and/or agency dockets as needed. Verify jurisdiction, court/venue, and relevant authorities. Verify the accuracy of docketed items and deadlines generated.  Ensure the accuracy of timekeepers assigned to matters.
• Create, review, and distribute accurate matter reports.
• Research statutory, agency, court, and individual judges’ rules and practices and apply them appropriately. 
• Respond professionally and constructively to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates, agency, and court rules and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Litigation Docket Manager to continually improve the firm’s docketing best practices, policies, and processes.
• Assist the Docket Team with special projects as needed.
• Remain current with developments, procedures, and rules in courts and agencies within the designated assignment group.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• an employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees