Docket Clerk

The Docket Specialist is a versatile professional responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely handling of both docketing and e-filing processes. As the go-to expert and point of contact for all e-filing matters, they are the primary resource for best practices and procedures related to electronic filings at the federal, state, and local levels. They stay informed about regulatory changes, communicate updates to staff and attorneys, and manage all e-filing escalations to ensure the quality and accuracy of Firm filings. Additionally, the Docket Specialist meticulously dockets important case documents and dates, ensuring that all deadlines are met and case schedules are accurately maintained. They play a critical role in traditional docketing tasks, including processing court requests, maintaining internal procedures, and providing essential support to the Docket Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes the Firm's case management system proficiently including completing data entry of all items and documents to be docketed, calculations of response times, and retrieval of information from the system.
• Stay updated on changes in court rules and procedures including changes, procedures, and best practices in federal, state, and local courts to ensure optimal quality and accuracy with Firm docket and court filings.
• Completes e-filings and requests for docket work ensuring timely and accurate completion of all e-filings and requests for docket work, and notifying relevant parties if assignments are to continue beyond the expected completion time.
• Actively prioritizing multiple filings and determining the best course of action to complete them promptly.
• Provides support on e-filing to staff and timekeepers on issues regarding the e-filing process.
• Utilizes court websites for data retrieval and research; navigates court websites to retrieve necessary documents and researches relevant data for docketing and e-filing purposes.
• Maintains communication properly and promptly with attorneys and support staff, court personnel and external contacts, exhibiting a high level of customer service.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Keeps up to date on court related information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The salary range for the position is $72K to $90K. 
• 3 days in office (T/W/Th) and 2 days remote (M/F), etc.