Litigation Docket Specialist

New York, NY

Summary

An Am Law 50 law firm with offices worldwide, has an opening for a Litigation Docket Specialist in their New York office.

The Opportunity 

• Join our fast-paced Litigation group as a Litigation Docket Specialist! The Specialist is primarily responsible for maintenance of the firmwide litigation calendar by closely monitoring court filings and other papers served on the firm, as well as informing attorneys and staff of upcoming events.
• Effects or coordinates the filing and service of legal documents for firm matters, with a primary focus on electronic filing.
• Prepares and drafts court forms, as well as other court papers including notices, basic motions, stipulations, and the like.
• Acts as the firm’s liaison with court personnel.
• Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, provides attorneys and staff with procedural guidance.
• Coordinates the retrieval of court documents from courts nationwide.
• Performs legal research regarding procedural issues and tracks changes in rules of procedure.
• Attends calendar calls in local courts.  Selectively bills time for drafting, filing, and research as directed by billing partners and/or the Managing Attorney.

Ideal Candidate       

• Bachelor’s Degree required; strong interest in pursuing legal-related career preferred.
• Legal education courses and completed law school credits, or comparable legal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of New York and Federal court rules and procedures a plus.