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Docketing Specialist
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Docketing Specialist, Litigation | Plona Partners
The Tone:
This is a remote role for our client, an AmLaw100 firm, with a base in Los Angeles. The firm specializes in diverse practice areas including M&A/PE, complex litigation, and employment law. This role is critical for supporting the Litigation, Labor, and Bankruptcy practice areas firm wide, ensuring accurate and timely management of court filings and deadlines. The Docketing Specialist will play a vital part in the firm’s operational efficiency and adherence to legal procedures.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Remote
• Pay: $70000–$100000 yearly
• Mission: To ensure the accurate e-filing, tracking, and calendaring of court documents and deadlines for the firm’s litigation, labor, and bankruptcy practice areas.
• Tech Stack: PACER, CourtAlert
What You’ll Actually Do
• E-Filing: E-file and obtain essential documents using PACER and other court resources.
• Information Retrieval: Assist with searches and extraction of information from various court-related databases and websites.
• Service of Process: Arrange for the service of subpoenas and summons utilizing the Firm’s preferred process servers.
• Calendaring & Reporting: Use CourtAlert to perform docketing and calendaring responsibilities, and to run standard reports that notify attorneys of upcoming dates.
• Policy Enforcement: Enforce department and firm policies specifically related to docketing matters.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state e-filing procedures, coupled with a solid understanding of local, state, and federal rules and codes of civil procedure.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively in demanding environments, alongside a history of successfully interacting with various levels of personnel, including attorneys and administrators.
• Skills: Detail-oriented and highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling professional interaction with internal clients and team members.
