The ideal candidate will be responsible for...
- Independently calendaring firm litigation, bankruptcy and agency matters and all related deadlines and scheduled events
- Ensuring compliance with all calendaring procedures, best practices and department processes for all matters calendared and worked on
- Maintaining deadlines, events, and docket entries; consistency in following all best practices, procedures, and protocols
- Conducting research on agency, court and judges' rules and assisting attorneys and paralegals with interpretation of those rules
- Responding to requests from attorneys, legal administrative assistants, and paralegals regarding calendared events and deadlines, court procedures, rules and filing processes
- Creating, reviewing, and distributing calendar and case update reports
- Compiling and preparing analysis of data for miscellaneous requests and reports, as needed; performing quality assurance and quality checks on other team members' work, as needed
- Assisting manager in conducting ongoing effective firm training programs and presentations on docketing systems, policies and protocols to attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants
- Assuming lead staff role within the department for coordinating projects and maintaining efficient workflow; assisting with the completion of any department projects, assuming a project lead role, when necessary
The successful candidate will demonstrate...- A minimum of four years of experience working in a Managing Clerk, Managing Attorney Department, and/or Litigation Docketing Department (experience should include substantial knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures and considerable experience computing deadlines in state, federal and appellate courts, including state and federal agencies across the country)
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in litigation processes, court rules and procedures
- Subject matter expert for computing deadlines for state, federal and appellate courts and in various agencies across the country
- Experience with rules-based calendaring software, preferred
- High level of skill in their ability to research, analyze and summarize issues in writing; must possess key critical thinking skills to support analysis and summary of findings with an unwavering commitment to quality of work
- High level of skill in their ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make sound judgments
- Ability to work independently and strategically in a high volume, fast-paced environment and sort priorities with minimum level of supervision while still meeting deadlines and business objectives
- Service-oriented and able to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff and other members of the Litigation Docketing Department
- Excellent skills/knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as Adobe PDF Creator (or equivalent); experience with MS Access (or similar DB software)
Pay Range for Candidates in Washington, DC:
$118,000 - $125,000 per year
The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. Overtime wages earned will be paid in compliance with applicable law.
Committing your time and talent is no small matter-at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.
Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate or experience/education equivalent required.
Skills & Technical Requirements
- A minimum of 4 years of considerable amount of experience working in a Managing Clerk, Managing Attorney Department, and/or Litigation Docketing Department. This experience should include substantial knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures and considerable experience computing deadlines in state, federal and appellate courts, including state and federal agencies across the country.
- Extensive breadth of knowledge and expertise in litigation processes, court rules and procedures.
- Subject matter expert for computing deadlines for state, federal and appellate courts and in various agencies across the country
- Experience with rules-based calendaring software preferred
- Highly skilled in their ability to research, analyze and summarize issues in writing. Must possess key critical thinking skills to support analysis and summary of findings with an unwavering commitment to quality of work
- Highly skilled in their ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make sound judgments
- Encompass excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and strategically in a high volume, fast-paced environment and sort priorities with minimum level of supervision while still meeting deadlines and business objectives
- Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and handle sensitive issues and situations with the highest confidentiality
- Service-oriented and able to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff and other members of the Litigation Docketing Department
- Excellent skills/knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as Adobe PDF Creator (or equivalent). Experience with MS Access (or similar DB software)
Physical Requirements
