Gibson Dunn
Legal
LitigationDocketSpecialist
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“Litigation Docket Specialist at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Litigation docketing, Court filings, Calendaring software. Manage daily activities in Managing Attorney's Office. File, serve, and retrieve court documents”
Industry & Context.
Travel to court, Travel to agencies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Understanding of court docketing, Familiarity with court filings, Proficient in Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
Experience with rules-based calendaring software, Experience with federal, state and local court systems, Experience with electronic filing systems, General knowledge of court rules and procedures in New York, General knowledge of court rules and procedures in Washington D.C
What You'll Do.
Manage daily activities in Managing Attorney's Office
and retrieve court documents
Maintain and update court processing
Process incoming court documents
Check dockets for updates
Docket and calendar deadlines
Run communications with court personnel
Communicate with attorneys regarding filing procedures
Provide support to litigation attorneys
Perform electronic court filings
Screen and review court documents
Ensure compliance with court rules
Enter calendar deadlines
Communicate date information
Travel to court and agencies
Search cases using software
Search cases using internet resources
Assist with administrative projects
Provide general back-up support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with attorneys; Communicate with paralegals; Communicate with staff
Full Job Description
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 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 D. C. 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: An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings. Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with rules-base
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