Sr. Litigation Docket Specialist

About the Role Based in Washington, D.C., the Sr. Litigation Docket Specialist is responsible for the daily activities in a Managing Attorney’s Office, including the filing, service and retrieval of court documents; maintaining and updating all related databases; processing incoming court documents, checking dockets for updates, docketing/calendaring and running reports; and communicating with court personnel and attorneys regarding proper filing procedures. This role reports to the Managing Attorney. What You'll Do

• Providing support to litigation attorneys, including research, retrieval of documents and service of process.
• Performing electronic court filings for state and federal district and appellate court.
• Screening and reviewing incoming and outgoing court documents and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Reviewing court filings and entering calendar deadlines in centralized docketing software (CourtAlert).
• Tracking critical dates and related details and communicating information with attorneys, paralegals and/or staff, as necessary.
• Traveling to court and related administrative agencies to process court filings as necessary (retrieving decisions, filing papers, etc.).
• Searching cases using the software and internet resources as necessary.
• Assisting with other administrative projects or provide other general back-up support as necessary. What We're Looking For
• Significant contact with lawyers, court and clerical staff; solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and a team player; able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers, and administrators.
• Flexible in order to respond quickly to shifting demands and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related activities.
• Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as on a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings.
• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience working in a large law firm highly desired; minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with rules-based calendaring software (e.g., CourtAlert, CompuLaw, MA3000, et al.) preferred.
• Experience with federal, state and local court systems, including electronic filing systems (NYSCEF, NexGen, PACER, et al.).
• General knowledge of court rules and procedures in Washington, D.C. state and federal courts and agencies. Compensation & Benefits
• The annual compensation range for this position is $110-125k.
• Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible