What are the responsibilities and job description for the Docket Administrator position at Couch Lambert LLC?
Description
We are a multi-state law firm seeking a new addition to our office support staff in our Birmingham office.
This position will report directly to an Associate Attorney and/or Partner and be responsible for:
- Managing and monitoring all Alabama Docket Matters internally (from other Firm departments) and externally (from Courts, vendors, clients)
- Assure compliance with all client and court standards for handling docket matters (witness requests, appearances, exhibits etc.)
- Assure that all hearings are attended or continued appropriately and notated in our system as such.
- Review and work all upcoming Alabama matters that are set for hearing (Trials, MSJs, Dismissal Dockets, etc.)
- Prepare and file (mail or E-file) all necessary pleadings to assure the matters on the Alabama docket are handled properly and timely
- Review files and court websites to determine the current status of files, check service, check on submission of Judgments
- Work with Court and opposing counsel to obtain dates for upcoming matters (MSJ’s, Trials, Mediations, etc.)
- Process, scan and distribute incoming mail
- Process, scan and assure all outgoing mail is processed timely
- Notary Affidavits of Attorneys
Requirements
Candidate must be a notary
Familiar with AlaFile system
Must be proficient with MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel
Candidate must have great oral and written communication skills, be a team player and have a strong work ethic. Internet research abilities and strong communication skills are desired.
