ARC Docketing & Filing Specialist (Attorney Resource Center)

As a member of the Attorney Resource Center (ARC), with a focus on Docketing and Court Filing, the ARC Docketing & Filing Specialist provides critical date management and court / administrative agency filing support to attorneys firm-wide. The ARC Docketing & Filing Specialist works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team oriented environment to deliver the highest level of service to internal and external clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Calendaring / Critical Data Management (Docketing) Review documents, including but not limited to, correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings and deposition notices for relevant and pertinent deadlines;Research inquiries from legal and administrative staff regarding deadlines;Docket client-specific actions with accuracy in accordance with case team preferences, including daily data entry into the calendaring database according to firm wide and department standards;Independently perform comprehensive docket review of electronic filing receipts from all platforms / outlets, updates to system, saves to designated location in firm document management system and distributes to case team members;Prioritize and process requests received from attorneys, paralegals and / or Client Service Specialists to docket litigation deadlines in active litigation for clients;Oversee the setting up and maintaining of case files;Adhere to all firm policies, procedures, standards and guidelines; maintain confidentiality.
• Court Filing / Electronic Filing Perform all federal, state, appellate and administrative electronic filing;Research and respond to inquiries from legal and administrative staff regarding court and / or administrative rules, electronic filing procedures, and all other similar inquiries;Review documents before service and filing to confirm format, filing fees, required number of copies and any other logistics related to the filing;Prioritize and process electronic / filing requests received from any and all case team members including attorneys, paralegals and / or Client Service Specialists;Scan, save and / or copy court documents as required;Coordinate with outside service-of-process vendors nationwide, including follow-up through receipt and processing of completed proof of service;Retrieve documents from courts’ websites and interface with outside vendors to retrieve documents from all courts (state and federal).
• Other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES) :

Education :

Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work : Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

VISUAL ACUITY

Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position applies to the respective listed location. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and / or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. Reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is :

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000