Serves as the subject matter expert on docketing procedures and is responsible for leading, managing, and supervising the Firm's litigation docketing activities.
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the docketing department, including setting performance expectations and measurements.
Ensure accurate and timely entry of all docketing information into the firm's docketing system.
Respond to questions from attorneys and staff regarding procedural aspects of docketing nationwide.
Conduct regular audits of the docketing system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Develop and implement docketing procedures and best practices. Regularly recommends and implements process improvements and changes to increase efficiency and improve service levels.
Partners with internal and external subject matter experts to update docketing standards.
Stay updated on changes in court rules and procedures; summarize and communicate with docketing and legal teams.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with technology and services vendors.
Serve as an escalation point for the team, and act as a liaison to IT and outside vendors on litigation docketing matters and processes.
Train and supervise docketing staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
Generate reports and provide updates on docketing activities and compliance.
Manages large projects and carries project through to completion with infrequent direction. Makes management decisions necessary to complete projects.
Uses excellent verbal, written and communication skills, and is courteous and professional at all times.
Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop; seeks advice as needed.
Operates office equipment such as PC's, phones, calculators and photocopy machines.
Maintains a neat and orderly workplace.
Follows adequate safety procedures while carrying out all duties.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; minimum four to six years litigation docketing experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiar with BEC Docket Enterprise or comparable docket software.
Solid working knowledge of state and federal databases including PACER, File & Serve Xpress, ECFx, and a proficient understanding of civil practice law and procedures across multiple jurisdictions and states.
Proficient understanding of civil practice law and procedures across multiple jurisdictions and states.
High level of attention to detail and advanced problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and the ability to provide quality service primarily to internal contacts at all position levels.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off.
The expected salary range for this position in Chicago, IL is between $134,038 and $201,057 annually. Actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, area of expertise, and geographic/office location.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon has long been recognized as one of the premier litigation firms in the country. For more than a century, the firm has defended companies in their most substantial national and international products liability, mass tort and complex litigation matters.
The firm has leveraged its complex product liability litigation expertise to expand into several other practice areas and advance its mission of “being the best in the world at providing creative and practical solutions at unsurpassed value.” As a result, the firm has built nationally recognized practices in areas such as intellectual property, environmental and toxic tort, employment litigation, commercial litigation, government enforcement and compliance, and public policy.
For more information about careers at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, please visit http://www.shb.com/careers.aspx.
