at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
OVERVIEW
The Docket Specialist files and retrieves legal documents in various courts; notifies attorneys of court calls; serves legal documents; manages electronic court records and documents for attorneys in the Chicago office. The Docket Specialist is a non-exempt position and reports to the Director of Docketing Services.
This position is scheduled to work 8:45AM - 5:15pm Thursday though Monday. Additional hours as needed. Although remote, an on-site presence will be required during training and occasionally once training has completed. Applicants should reside in the Chicago metropolitan area.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Ensure that legal documents are successfully filed with appropriate courts, agencies and officials, either in paper or electronically.
- Set motion dates, return dates and times in State Courts.
- Maintain and distribute information relating to court calls and significant dates for firm business (court dates, filing deadlines, etc.) through contact with clerks’ offices, firm personnel, electronic communications and elsewhere.
- Arrange for service of process (summons and subpoena).
- Create and maintain effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, vendors and court personnel.
- Obtain and distribute on request paper or electronic copies of forms for Federal and State Courts.
- Review state, federal, and local rules to confirm that pleadings comply with guidelines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Proficient in basic computer applications including Windows XP and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Law Bulletin Information Network, electronic research, and data entry experience preferred.
- At least one year of law firm experience preferred.
KEY QUALITIES/SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:
- Must be well organized, detail oriented and follow direction closely.
- Possess good judgment, decision making skills and strong communications skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the Firm.
- Must be results oriented, dependable, and able to adhere to established time commitments.
- Have strong customer service attributes and the ability to deliver results.
- Must be able to follow direction, multi-task and possess sound business judgment.
- The ability to work independently and seek clarification when needed.
