Docket Specialist - Pittsburgh

FIRM INTRODUCTION

Reed Smith LLP, a top-25 international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout the United States and Europe, represents Fortune 100 as well as mid-market and emerging companies. Clients include financial services firms, life sciences companies, health care providers, technology companies and entrepreneurs, power generators and suppliers, manufacturers, universities, non-profit organizations, real estate developers, and municipalities throughout the United States and in 40 countries. For more information, visit www.reedsmith.com.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Docket Specialist is primarily responsible for docket support requirements for attorneys practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions.  Position will review legal documents in order to calculate, record and disseminate timely response dates pursuant to court rules and civil procedure.  In addition, the Docket Specialist will assist attorneys with keeping current with pertinent procedural rules and laws, and provide timely reports of response dates on a regular basis. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIndex and enter all pleadings into Firm?s automated docket system, ProLaw, including calendaring due dates submitted by attorneys. Review and analyze court orders and pleadings for proper entry of information into the docketing system.Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly docket reports to those working on calendared matters Prepare and distribute specialized docket reports on requestFile, maintain and track docket receipt and report files relevant to all case information entered into the automated docket systemMaintain and update all additions and changes in the automated docket system, including case name, venue or court jurisdiction, case number, and/or responsible attorneys Respond to written or verbal requests from attorneys, paralegals and secretaries regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures and modifications to compliance dates on the docket and calendarGenerate trial timelines, as requestedAssist the Docket Supervisor in researching and keeping up to date on court procedural rules in the various jurisdictions in which the Firm practices

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

EDUCATION:

College level training or paralegal certificate preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum of two years experience as a general litigation calendar or docket clerk or as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal support role with docket responsibilities for a particular case. Knowledge of and experience with litigation pleadings, procedure and application of rules of civil procedure crucial.

 

SKILLS: 

Knowledge of ProLaw (or similar docketing software), Pacer, Courtlink, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, and MS Office Suite.  Possess and maintain knowledge of court rules and procedures, specifically the PA Rules of Civil Procedure, and demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and learn the procedural rules of different jurisdictions.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels.  Possess a customer focus and have a track record of providing the highest level of customer service.  Able to organize and prioritize issues and handle competing priorities.  Ability to take initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done.  Able to solve problems quickly, effectively, and diplomatically.  Flexibility and ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities.

 

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

 

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
Must be able to deal with stress associated with a fast paced work environment, including handling multiple tasks on a daily basis.  Must be able to make judgment decisions and handle daily, routine responsibilities.  Must be able to adapt to changing work situations and grasp and apply new ideas.  Must be able to communicate with various personalities at all levels of management and staff.

 

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan. 

 

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