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Summary

As a Docketing Specialist you will work closely with attorneys and staff teams to provide client support via expertise in calendaring/docketing, court rules, case research, legal procedures, court rules and risk management compliance issues related to calendaring and court functions. You will maintain court docket and may serve as liaison between attorneys and courts. You will ensure that all docketing dates and deadlines are met for assigned attorneys, groups and/or offices.

Location

This position can sit in our New York, Baltimore, Miami, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Raleigh, or Washington D.C. office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities  

Extracts, calculates, enters and updates due dates, case and docket information through review of court mail, departmental email and assignment from department supervisor, attorney or attorney liaison.

Monitors and applies court rules and calendaring protocols for courts across the country.

Prepares various reports to notify attorneys of upcoming deadlines and case status.

Keeps current with best practices regarding docketing, calendaring, and recordkeeping as they related to risk management in the legal environment.

Researches, navigates, searches and retrieves information on litigants, judges and case information from court-related databases to include Pacer, Bloomberg, Westlaw and court websites.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills   

Excellent written and communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and thorough understanding or risk management issues related to docketing procedures. Strong knowledge of docketing and business software. General knowledge of various practice areas such as Litigation, Bankruptcy, etc., in order to assure calendaring needs are identified and met to comply with risk management needs. Ability to work independently and with a team. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to successfully manage stressful situations.

Minimum Education   

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum Years of Experience  

2 years of prior docketing experience preferably with a large law firm.

Must have strong knowledge of federal, bankruptcy and state court rules and procedures.

Prior experience with a docketing electronic docketing system, such as CompuLaw, preferred.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:   

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

Foster positive work relationships.

Comply with all firm policies and practices. 

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.   

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.   

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.   

Work Environment   

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

Disclaimer   

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process    

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation   

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

Agency applications will not be considered.    

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.   

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $60K - $92K per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.