Docket Specialist - Chicago (6:00p-2:30a CT)
Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm known for its strong reputation and commitment to justice. They are seeking a Docket Specialist to manage the filing and retrieval of legal documents, notify attorneys of court calls, and maintain electronic court records for the Chicago office.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that legal documents are successfully filed with appropriate courts, agencies and officials, either in paper or electronically
- Set motion dates, return dates and times in State Courts
- Maintain and distribute information relating to court calls and significant dates for firm business (court dates, filing deadlines, etc.) through contact with clerks’ offices, firm personnel, electronic communications and elsewhere
- Arrange for service of process (summons and subpoena)
- Create and maintain effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, vendors and court personnel
- Obtain and distribute on request paper or electronic copies of forms for Federal and State Courts
- Review state, federal, and local rules to confirm that pleadings comply with guidelines
Skills
- Proficient in basic computer applications including Windows XP and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be well organized, detail oriented and follow direction closely
- Possess good judgment, decision making skills and strong communications skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the Firm
- Must be results oriented, dependable, and able to adhere to established time commitments
- Have strong customer service attributes and the ability to deliver results
- Must be able to follow direction, multi-task and possess sound business judgment
- The ability to work independently and seek clarification when needed
- Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent work experience
- Law Bulletin Information Network, electronic research, and data entry experience preferred
- At least one year of law firm experience preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive health & well-being benefits
- 401k profit sharing
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