Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist; Atlanta and Phoenix

Summary

Taft is currently seeking a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist to join our team. 5 to 7 years prior docket experience is required. All employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy – providing exceptional service to our clients.

• Reads and interprets various documents to extract critical dates for docketing.
• Creates new events and updates existing events in Compu Law from notifications and requests received for docketing; manually calculates dates as needed.
• Maintains the accuracy of data pertaining to the matters managed within the Compu Law software.
• Interacts with court personnel, attorneys and staff in a professional manner to obtain and provide data, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Prepares, processes and generates routine and special reports for the litigation practice group and support staff.
• Develops procedures and reference sheets for docketing in jurisdictions across the United States as needed.
• Researches and keeps up-to-date on developments and changes in court procedures for various jurisdictions, analyzing information and interpreting rules and statutes.
• Provides training to litigation docketing specialists on changes in court procedures, rule changes for various jurisdictions, and practice areas.
• Supports and conducts training for new docketing staff on department procedures and software systems.
• Provides support to the Litigation Docketing Manager on firm-wide initiatives and special projects.

• Proficient in the use of Aderant Compu Law.
• Knowledge of the legal process, court operations, and federal, state and local court and administrative rules.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret complex documents such as pleadings and other documents related to a litigation matter.
• Ability to communicate effectively with, and follow instructions from, diverse individuals and to provide information with courtesy and tact, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to reason and apply common sense to resolve problems and carry out instructions furnished verbally or in writing.
• Mathematical proficiency: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing to calculate dates.
• Proficient use of MS Office programs.
• Ability to work under a high level of mental effort and strain to perform essential duties; occasional work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

• 5‑7 years prior docket‑related experience with a rule‑based calendaring system (Compu Law, Court Alert, and/or eDockets).
• Relativity Certified Administrator credential preferred.

Candidates interested in Atlanta should apply here.

Candidates interested in Phoenix should apply here.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.