What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Considine Search?
Docketing & Court Services Clerk
100% Remote (Eastern Standard Time)
Candidates must be within commuting distance to the Firm’s New York, Boston or Washington, DC office
Summary
The Docketing & Court Services Clerk will be responsible for providing first-level support for the Firm's automated docket and calendar system and procedures in the DC Metro Area, including Virginia and Maryland (DMV) including all state and federal cases via routine data entry, daily maintenance, and communications with case teams.
Responsibilities
- With guidance and supervision by attorneys, enters docket dates from court documents and correspondence and ensures appropriate maintenance of data in the CourtAlert system.
- Ensures daily preparation and distribution of reports from the docketing system including weekly lawyer deadlines reports and other case- specific reports as needed.
- Provides necessary support and oversight for information workflows related to scheduling, calendaring, and procedures in litigation matters in the DC office, and as needed for Firm lawyers in other offices.
- Evaluates processes and recommends improvements to the current systems and procedures related to docketing for DC cases.
- Responds to requests related to litigation scheduling, court rules, etc., from lawyers and staff.
- Provides first-level support for DMV state and federal ECF, other pleadings and court papers filings, and case record file access and administration.
- As available, provides support for general paralegal tasks in the DC office.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Firm management.
Qualifications
- At least two years of docketing or similar litigation calendar database experience at an AMLAW 100 or 200 firm.
- Hands-on experience with a strong working knowledge of the Court Alert system.
- Working knowledge of DMV and Federal court rules, including local rules of the various courts in DMV.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills, and a strong service orientation; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and a willingness to work reasonable overtime as needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Prior experience as a paralegal a plus.
- A degree from an accredited U.S. college or university is required.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $71,000.00-$100,000.00, plus overtime and bonus. Salary is dependent on experience, qualifications and location.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
