Litigation Docket Specialist

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New York, New Yorktime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R3768

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Litigation Docket Specialist to support our litigation practice firmwide, serving as an integral part of our team.

This position will reside in our New York office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime required.
** Primary responsibilities include:
*** Maintains the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions.
* Reviews correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings and deposition notices for relevant and pertinent deadlines and extensive daily data entry into the calendaring database according to firm wide and department standards.
* Manages complex, high end docketing work (e.g. scheduling orders)
* Research questions from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries regarding deadlines, calculations of deadlines, local rules, etc.
* Responds to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.
* References and research court codes, state and federal statutes, court websites and Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw as appropriate.
* Enters parameters, run, print, and distribute reports as necessary.
* Prioritizes and processes requests received from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries to docket litigation deadlines in active litigation for clients.
* Trains staff and attorneys on the computerized docket system and proper procedures related to docket/calendaring on an ongoing basis as required.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

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* Education and experience:

*** High School diploma or equivalent.
* A minimum of seven years of related experience.
* An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
* Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs. Compu Law or comparable docketing software a plus.
** Benefits / Why Join Us
** Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:
* Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
* Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
* Domestic partner coverage
* Parental leave
* Vacation and holiday leave
* Life and accident insurance
* Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at  and selecting “Careers.”#LI-Hybrid#LI- FM1

For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this job posting is: $67,400.00 - $.The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits,…