Docketing Clerk
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. They are currently seeking a Docketing Clerk in the Client Value and Practice Management department, responsible for ensuring timely and accurate litigation calendaring services and assisting with Efiling in State and Federal Courts.
Responsibilities
- Review of filing notices and documents to process required information into the firm’s Centralized Docketing System (CourtAlert)
- Analyzing and being able to comprehend legal and court filings
- Research court rules pertaining to deadlines and respond to associated inquiries, keep current with court rule updates
- Monitor and respond to request sent to firmwide docketing inboxes
- Providing after-hour support for Efilings
- Ensure integrity of data in calendaring software
- Assist with Efiling in Nationwide Courts, with the ability to evaluate documents to ensure court filing criteria and local protocols are met
- Demonstrate strong accountability in daily tasks
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as experience develops
- Participating in regular department meetings
- Assist Docket Coordinators in all offices and provide coverage as necessary
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Efiling Manager
Skills
- High School Diploma required
- Must be highly detail-oriented and demonstrate strong accuracy in all tasks
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new information or processes
- Capable of effective multi-tasking in a fast-paced, busy environment
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Skilled in researching resource guides, rule codes, authorities, and various court websites
- Must communicate clearly and promptly via email and phone with attorneys, secretaries, and paralegals regarding matter calendars and court procedures
- Strong attention to detail is essential for success in this role
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Docketing/Efiling (NextGen CM/ECF and NYSCEF) experience preferred
- Flexible and adaptable to changing departmental procedures as needed
Benefits
- A full range of health and other insurance benefits
- Financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility)
- A discretionary bonus
- Various paid time off benefits
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