Litigation Docketing Paralegal

The Litigation Docketing Paralegal specializes in managing and maintaining legal deadlines and litigation docketing support for the firm. This position requires an in-depth understanding of federal, state, and local rules as well as practices and procedures for multiple states, districts, and practice areas. This role is responsible for monitoring assigned shared intake mailboxes and related docket requests and docketing same in a timely manner according to firm guidelines and procedures. The position does not have a billable hour's expectancy.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Independently dockets for designated assigned group(s), which may consist of specific offices, practice groups, and/or jurisdictions.
Thoroughly reviews filed documents and written docketing requests to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed.
Researches statutory, agency, court, and individual judges' rules and practices and applies them appropriately.
Verifies accuracy of docketed items and deadlines generated by the docketing software.
Communicates regularly with case teams to gather additional information necessary to accurately maintain case docketing.
Generates and distributes docket reports for case teams.
Responds professionally and promptly to all questions and requests from case teams regarding calculation of deadlines, court and agency rules and procedures, and firm docketing guidelines.
Maintains a working knowledge of updates and developments in the rules and procedures within the designated docketing assigned group.
Assists with team review and training by providing feedback and updates as needed.
Responsible for leading multiple high-complexity projects assigned by the Docketing Manager.
Maintains and helps enforce Litigation Docketing Team protocols.
Assists the Docketing Manager with other duties as needed, including advanced reporting, complex docketing procedures, and assigning work to other team members.
Performs additional duties and tasks assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the firm's overall objectives.
Competencies:

Communication - Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
Customer/Client Experience - Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.
Job Knowledge & Technical Skill - Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work.
Team Player - Works within team and cross-functionally to meet required results.
Supervisory Duties:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department. They may assist the supervisor/manager with scheduling, coordinating tasks, and managing workflows, ensuring smooth team operations without direct managerial duties.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification):

Paralegal Certificate or undergraduate degree required.
Minimum of five (5) years of litigation-specific docketing experience required.
Experience utilizing Court Alert, CompuLaw, or similar docketing software required.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the litigation process, court rules and procedures.
Strong, demonstrable knowledge with the federal and state court systems, as well as arbitration, mediation, and administrative government agencies.
Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
Familiarity with PACER and other electronic case filing systems.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.