Job Description

Why Seyfarth:

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity:

As a Litigation Docket Specialist, you will be responsible for processing requests, entering deadlines in the Firm’s docketing system, preparing reports and answering procedural questions. You will also contribute to e-filings, court runs, opening mail and assisting the team with workload. In this position, you will be part of a regional and national docketing team that provides support to the firm’s Chicago and other domestic offices.

The Day-To-Day:

On any given day, you will be working with your colleagues on a variety of requests and projects. You will:

• Log and process all docket requests, using the firm’s docketing software
• Log and process all litigation docketing requests
• Respond to case teams to ensure that docket entries are accurate
• Assist in the investigation of docket issues
• Respond to procedural inquiries from attorneys
• Participate in quality control and review of docket data entry
• Participate in data clean up initiatives
• Research court case information to maintain an accurate record
• Abide by court rules on how to electronically file documents in federal court using the cm/ecf system. When needed, file documents electronically after hours.
• e-File documents in state and appellate courts
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the regional coordinator and the Director and Managing Attorney, Docket
• Answer procedural questions related to date calculations and filing requirements

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 3-5 years of experience as a docket specialist. Ideally, with exposure to litigation in a law firm environment.
• Prior experience working in a law firm environment is preferred.
• Experience with CompuLaw is a plus.
• Proficient with rules based docketing
• The ability to interpret and analyze information
• Computer proficient with advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) required.
• Proficient in electronic court filing in both state and federal courts is required.

What We Provide:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

More About Seyfarth:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at

 

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

 

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Location Specific Language:

The salary range for this role is $76,000 to $82,000 annually, which is based on a 35 hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

 

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