Job Description:

Litigation Docketing Specialist | AM LAW 200 | Chicago. Our highly awarded AM LAW 100 law firm client is hiring an experienced Litigation Docketing Specialist to sit in their Chicago office. The Litigation Docketing Specialist is responsible for the accurate review, entering, processing, "Žand tracking critical dates for all litigation related documents received."Ž The person must be capable of organizing their workload, exercise independent judgment and discretion while working autonomously (seeking counsel when appropriate) and work under pressure often with competing priorities. Accurate and timely completion of responsibilities and tasks to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to and met is essential. Our client is offering a highly competitive compensation and benefit package.Please send resume to Shay Force, Director: AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for accurately reviewing, processing, and docketing all Litigation documents received from court orders, as well as arbitration review panels, maintenance of Litigation records, and related docket entries in E-DocketsResponsible for entering and tracking critical dates with respect to litigation while discerning the appropriate information to enter into the docket in a timely accurate manner; interpreting official documents and correspondence to gather necessary information for entry into the docketing tracking systems.Processing and interpretation of incoming correspondence from secretaries, attorneys, clients, and courts for entering into the Litigation docketing databases.Preparation of timely and accurate docket and case calendar reports via the docketingcalendar database system when requested.Promptly email relevant communications to the attorneys especially when mail is addressed to only Litigation Docketing while also saving documents to File SiteRegularly perform significant and recurring tasks with a high degree of priority, attention to detail and maintain follow-up on diverse activities - all in a timely, deadline-driven environmentExercise good judgment in application of policies and practices in handling all matters handled by Litigation Docketing.Perform monthly audits of Litigation Docketing Credit Cards and ensure all receipts entered are current and correct.Perform additional duties as requested by the Docket Manager and Department DirectorQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree required.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner.Ability to read and comprehend complex materials involving legal and technical matters.Prior experience and knowledge of litigation areas of legal practiceAbility to accurately and thoroughly document and file informationSound judgment and problem-solving skills.Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretionFamiliarity with MS Office suiteExcellent communication skillsDesire to work as a team with a result driven approach.