Litigation Docketing Specialist at Greenberg Traurig

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

44.44

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

California Litigation, Federal Litigation, Deadline Computation, Litigation Processes, Court Rules, Critical Thinking, Research Skills, Attention to Detail, Docket Searching, Document Retrieval, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, ProLaw, Microsoft Office, Team Collaboration

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment. Join our West Coast Regional Litigation Docketing Team as a Litigation Docketing Specialist located in one of our following offices: Sacramento, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego. We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in California Litigation and Federal Litigation. The ideal candidate possesses substantial experience computing deadlines for state, federal and appellate courts. Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and research skills are essential for this role. If you are a self-starter with the ability to work independently and seeking to join a collaborative team, we invite you to join our firm. This role will be based out of one of our California offices, on a remote basis. This role reports to the Litigation Docketing Supervisor. Position Summary The West Coast Regional Litigation Docketing team is a group of experienced legal professionals who have chosen to channel their strong litigation skills into the focus area of calendaring management. The team provides centralized docketing using ProLaw for multiple offices including several national practice area groups. Key Responsibilities Reviews emails received within each assigned public folder comprised of internal emails from case teams, scanned mail and ECF filings/serves to determine docketing necessity Makes informed decisions as to whether the docket items qualify to be added to each case teams' Outlook calendar Assesses and stages priority of all received items to create a queue for each public folder Communicates with case teams to gather necessary information on case set-ups and management Performs limited research as needed in the context of verifying applicability of deadlines Responds to inquiries from the litigation teams regarding docketed events, deadlines, and rules Maintains and strives to improve processes and procedures to ensure accurate entry of calendar/docket dates Promotes the firm’s docketing policies and procedures through all communications with litigation teams Qualifications Skills & Competencies Substantial experience computing deadlines for state, federal and appellate courts Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules and procedures Strong critical thinking skills to process complex orders and analyze effects on other case deadlines Ability to research, analyze and summarize issues in writing and possess excellent attention to detail Familiarity with various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team Candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively Education & Prior Experience Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred Minimum 7 years of current California Litigation experience on case teams and 7 years of current Federal Litigation experience Prior litigation paralegal or legal secretary experience preferred Prior work experience in large firms preferred Technology Prior experience with rules-based calendar systems (ProLaw, Compulaw or eDockets software) required Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly The expected pay range for this position is: $40.75 to $44.44 per hour Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis. Global scale with street smarts With 51 locations, Greenberg Traurig's global network provides the platform clients need to operate in today's legal marketplace. Our team is recognized by rankings in current Chambers & Partners Guides in jurisdictions and practices around the world, based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. In addition, Greenberg Traurig is proud to have more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm, a position we have held since 2008. Greenberg Traurig (GT) is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be advised of the following: Official Job Listings: All legitimate job opportunities with GT are posted here on our official website. GT job advertisements found outside our verified accounts with LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed should be treated with caution. No Fees Required: GT will never ask for payment for work equipment or network access. Also, there are no application fees. We do not ask for bank information or any form of monetary or financial compensation during the recruitment process. All job offers will be preceded by an interview with our hiring team. Verified Communication Only: While all official communications will come from a GT email address associated with GT’s domain (e.g., @gtlaw.com), we recognize that it is easy to spoof such communications to make them look like they are coming from GT. Therefore: before responding to an email purportedly from GT, contact your GT Recruiting Contact by phone to verify that the email is valid. Also, please verify the GT office address on our website before attending an interview. We encourage all applicants to remain vigilant and exercise caution during the application process. If you encounter or suspect a fraudulent job posting or an individual falsely claiming to represent GT, please report it immediately to HRRecruit@gtlaw.com. Thank you for your diligence and for your interest in joining Greenberg Traurig. Thank you for your vigilance and interest in joining Greenberg Traurig. From our humble beginnings in 1967 in South Florida, our focus has never been changed: serve clients better. Learn More Engagement, Culture & Opportunity Since 1967, we’ve built our firm by welcoming attorneys and professionals from all backgrounds who share our drive and commitment to excellence. GT thrives on the passion and drive of our people, emphasizing merit, innovation, belonging, and collaboration first. This commitment has been at the center of our story since our founding and has been essential to our and our client’s success. 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Responsibilities

The Litigation Docketing Specialist reviews emails to determine docketing necessity and communicates with case teams for information on case management. They also maintain and improve processes for accurate calendar entries and respond to inquiries regarding docketed events.