Litigation Docket Clerk tracks important legal and filing deadlines for designated clients and cases. Maintains the docketing database, recording all necessary court appearances, meetings, and deadlines. Being a Litigation Docket Clerk generates reports detailing action items and due dates. Monitors deadlines and follows up with attorneys and paralegals as necessary to ensure docketing deadlines are met. Additionally, Litigation Docket Clerk requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Litigation Docket Clerk works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Litigation Docket Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
A mid-size Chicago law firm seeking full-time Docket Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate must be a motivated self-starter with a high level of attention to detail and must possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must also be able to work well in a team environment while being able to independently follow through on a task from start to finish with minimal direction. Along with your resume and cover letter, please send your salary requirements.
Job Description:
This position will involve assisting the docket department and the firms' docket needs for our busy attorneys. This involves saving and processing court documents, scanning and copying case-related documents, and assigning trial dates. In addition, the docket clerk must be able to handle other overflow assignments as needed.
Essential Functions:
The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the firm, as requested by his/her supervisor or manager.
Requirements
Preferred Education and Experience:
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