[Remote] Docketing Analyst (Litigation)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blank Rome LLP is a law firm providing legal and advocacy services. The Docketing Analyst provides comprehensive litigation and non-litigation calendaring services, manages docketing records and deadlines, and supports compliance with firm calendaring procedures to minimize missed-deadline risks.

Responsibilities

• Independently calendar law firm litigation and non-litigation matters
• Create new records, dockets, and events in the docketing database
• Create reminders for events
• Search for and retrieve filing information from various courts for docketing purposes
• Ensure adherence to the firm’s calendaring procedures and processes
• Implement and maintain quality control measures for all assigned calendared events
• Manage and maintain an efficient workload
• Research and respond to attorney and staff inquiries relating to deadlines, calendaring requests and other issues
• Identify and appropriately escalate any potential issues to the Docketing Supervisor
• Prepare calendar reports as requested by attorneys and staff
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements

Skills

• 3+ year of experience in a legal environment with litigation practice required
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and virtually)
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of the litigation process including the identification of pleadings
• Ability to grasp concepts and understand the litigation process required
• Ability to read a legal document and surmise if a future deadline is evident
• Ability to identify jurisdictions, courts and judges and apply specific court rules to events
• Ability to prioritize work and calculate deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills
• Ability to work on complex requests in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Proven problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Unquestioned integrity and professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Proficient in web-based conference call/web-sharing applications
• This role has a remote working arrangement. Potential candidates must reside within one of the 10 states in which we have a physical office
• No prior docketing experience is required; some experience preferred
• Associate degree preferred
• Experience with calendaring software preferred; working knowledge of Milana is a plus
• Experience with iManage or other document management/document retention software used by major law firms, helpful

Benefits

• Remote working arrangement.
• Annual discretionary bonuses based on performance.
• Profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Well-being programs.

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