Docketing Coordinator

Summary

Squire Patton Boggs is an integrated legal practice providing legal, lobbying, and political capabilities to a diverse mix of clients worldwide. The firm is seeking a Docketing Coordinator to maintain its docket system, process legal documents, calculate deadlines, and support attorneys and staff with accurate docket and calendar information.

Responsibilities

• Performs electronic legal docketing via docketing software (CompuLaw) from court documents, correspondence, rules, and statutes; proven ability to independently research dates when necessary to supplement automated information
• Intermediate knowledge and application of County, State, and U.S. District Court rules and regulations
• Receives and reviews documents (correspondence, emails, forms, pleadings, etc.) submitted to the Docket Department for processing; determines method of service; utilizes CompuLaw and its incorporated rule sets to automatically calculate due dates, deadlines, and/or events in accordance with the appropriate rules; manually modifies docket event descriptions as requested and/or required; manually overrides resulting due dates, deadlines, and/or events as necessary. Advises attorneys and staff accordingly
• Proofreads and reviews calendar entries to ensure accuracy
• Must have accurate typing and word processing skills and the ability to pay strict attention to detail. Spelling, punctuation, and use of grammar must be accurate
• Must have strong organizational skills, exercise attention to detail, and be able to work well under pressure
• Must be an excellent communicator with strong reasoning and memory skills
• Service-oriented individual who is able to work independently in a well-organized manner

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three years California litigation experience required and must have experience working with a variety of courts systems
• Combination of education and experience must demonstrate the ability to do the essential functions of the position
• Intermediate knowledge and application of County, State, and U.S. District Court rules and regulations
• Must have accurate typing and word processing skills and the ability to pay strict attention to detail. Spelling, punctuation, and use of grammar must be accurate
• Must have strong organizational skills, exercise attention to detail, and be able to work well under pressure
• Must be an excellent communicator with strong reasoning and memory skills
• Service-oriented individual who is able to work independently in a well-organized manner
• A college degree or equivalent preferred
• CompuLaw experience strongly preferred. Paralegal certificate helpful

Qualifications

Must Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three years California litigation experience required and must have experience working with a variety of courts systems
• Combination of education and experience must demonstrate the ability to do the essential functions of the position
• Intermediate knowledge and application of County, State, and U.S. District Court rules and regulations
• Must have accurate typing and word processing skills and the ability to pay strict attention to detail. Spelling, punctuation, and use of grammar must be accurate
• Must have strong organizational skills, exercise attention to detail, and be able to work well under pressure
• Must be an excellent communicator with strong reasoning and memory skills
• Service-oriented individual who is able to work independently in a well-organized manner

Nice to Haves

• a college degree or equivalent preferred
• CompuLaw experience strongly preferred. Paralegal certificate helpful

Benefits

• Remote or hybrid work arrangement
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)