[Hiring] Docketing Specialist @Ogletree Deakins

Role Description

Are you looking for a culture with positive core values that fosters collaboration while utilizing critical thinking and attention to detail plus work remotely? Ogletree Deakins is looking for an experienced Docketing Specialist to join our Client Information Risk Services department. The Docketing Specialist is responsible for executing a wide range of functions including, but not limited to:

• Reviewing electronic mail and filings for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicating routinely with attorneys, paralegals, and practice assistants.
• Participating in, or managing, assigned projects and/or tasks for local, regional, or Firm-wide initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Review records and enter schedules or deadlines into the docketing system as needed.
• Generate and proof for quality all routine and specialized docketing system reports.
• Generate and distribute docket reports in accordance with Docketing Department reporting schedule.
• Review state, federal and judges’ rules, preferences and standards for date calculations.
• Distribute information regarding rules and preferences to team members.
• Recognize conflicting data prior to entry.
• Ensure retention of source documents/docket confirmation in the Document Management System.
• Keep abreast of developments, procedures, and rules in forums where responsible.
• Undertake detailed research into calendaring, jurisdictional rules and regulations within docketing software.
• Perform date calculations, applying jurisdictional rules.
• Familiarity with docketing department functions, terminology and information collection methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4 years minimum experience in litigation.
• Experience with CourtAlert or other docketing systems preferred.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Document Management System (DMS).
• Familiarity with PACER and Electronic Court Filings (ECFs).
• Excellent research, analytical and reasoning skills.
• Excellent and consistent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments.
• Strong ability to take ownership and responsibility for projects or special assignments.
• Solid initiative and independent judgment skills.
• Reliable, dependable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service orientation; positive and proactive manner; strong work ethic.

Requirements

• Experience with litigation and docketing systems.
• Ability to perform in an environment of shifting turnaround times.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) matching program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program