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-based calendaring software (e.g. CourtAlert, CompuLaw, MA3000, et al.) desirable. • 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 New York state and federal courts. Experience: • Experience working in a large law firm highly desired. • Minimum of 3 years of prior experience in litigation docketing desired. • 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. Compensation & Benefits: The annual compensation range for this position is $85-100k. 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. For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at . Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.