Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.
Based in Washington D.C., the Sr. Litigation Docket Specialist is responsible for the daily activities in a Managing Attorney’s Office, including the filing, service and retrieval of court documents; maintaining and updating all related databases; processing incoming court documents, checking dockets for updates, docketing/calendaring and running reports; communicating with court personnel and attorneys regarding proper filing procedures.
This role reports to the Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing support to litigation attorneys, including research, retrieval of documents and service of process.
- Performing electronic court filings for state and federal district and appellate court.
- Screening and reviewing incoming and outgoing court documents and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
- Reviewing court filings and entering calendar deadlines in centralized docketing software (CourtAlert).
- Tracking critical dates and related details and communicating information with attorneys, paralegals and/or staff, as necessary.
- Traveling to court and related administrative agencies to process court filings as necessary (retrieving decisions, filing papers, etc.).
- Searching cases using the software and internet resources as necessary.
- Assisting with other administrative projects or provide other general back-up support as necessary.
Qualifications:
- The position involves significant contact with lawyers, court and clerical staff. This requires solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- The Sr. Litigation Docket Specialist must be highly organized and a team player.
- Able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers, and administrators.
- Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and able to work under tight deadlines.
- Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related activities.
- Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
- Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as on a team, in a fast-paced environment.
- An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings.
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience working in a large law firm highly desired.
- Minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with rules-based calendaring software (e.g. CourtAlert, CompuLaw, MA3000, et al.) preferred.
- Experience with federal, state and local court systems, including electronic filing systems (i.e. NYSCEF, NexGen, PACER, et al.).
- General level of knowledge of court rules and procedures in Washington D.C. state and federal courts and agencies.
Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual compensation range for this position is $110-125k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
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Skills Required
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Highly organized and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to interact professionally with attorneys, coworkers, administrators, court personnel, and clerical staff
- Flexibility to respond quickly to shifting demands and work under tight deadlines
- Ability to plan, organize, and complete multiple related activities
- Ability to deliver high-quality work and follow through on assignments
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures
- Familiarity with court filings and general court rules for processing pleadings
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working in a large law firm
- At least five years of experience in a Managing Attorney or Clerk's Office
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with rules-based calendaring software such as CourtAlert, CompuLaw, or MA3000
- Experience with federal, state, and local court systems and electronic filing systems such as NYSCEF, NexGen, or PACER
- General knowledge of court rules and procedures in Washington, D.C. state and federal courts and agencies
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