Litigation Docket Clerk

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk to manage the firm’s events through a litigation docketing software, overseeing court sessions and legal hearings related to client matters.

Responsibilities

• Sets up new cases in the firm’s electronic calendaring/docketing software: Milana
• Reviews all documents received, identifies events to calendar and enters into Milana
• Requests calendar review by attorneys when previously entered events are rescheduled to determine if resulting deadlines change
• As necessary requests rules clarifications from E-Dockets if attorneys question deadline calculations
• Coordinates with E-Dockets consultant on further development of our system as authorized
• Manage daily notifications from our e-filing and e-service vendor, File & ServeXpress (“F&S”)
• Retrieves electronic filings, U.S. mail, faxes and other documents
• Saves to the correct case in the document management system, and e-mails to the correct attorney team
• Prepare and circulate the appearance calendar for the following day and circulate a draft appearance calendar for the following week
• Other Tasks as Assigned

Skills

• Must possess strong knowledge of the State, Federal, Local rules
• Must have a thorough understanding of the litigation process, as well as computation of time procedures, for accurate calculations of deadline
• 1-5 years of litigation docket and calendaring experience in a law firm legal docketing department or clerk's office
• Strong knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedures
• Familiarity with using an automated, rules-based docket and calendar system [Milana] and ability to make use of court rules, dockets, and other resources to aid in processing document
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PDF editing programs
• Court Filing Systems: File & ServeXpress required
• Ability to comprehend, manage and sift through heavy court calendaring data
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team-based setting and for multiple attorneys
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills [oral & written]
• High quantity and quality of document processing
• Provides efficient QC (Quality Control) for accuracy
• Problem solving and strong analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills to utilize specific docket and third-party software
• Can assume other tasks and responsibilities as directed

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k match
• Generous PTO plan
• Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

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