What are the responsibilities and job description for the Docket Clerk position at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith?
Overview
Lewis Brisbois offers legal practice in more than 40 specialties, and a multitude of sub-specialties. Our attorneys have broad knowledge, experience, and sensitivity to our clients' unique needs. Through interaction among our practice groups, Lewis Brisbois provides a wide range of legal services to each client with a continuity of representation across multiple disciplines. We have built longstanding relationships with corporate and institutional clients based on our ability to provide comprehensive service on a national scale.
With over 50 offices across the nation, our attorneys reflect the communities in which they live. Lewis Brisbois' culture has fostered a diverse group of professionals committed to promoting the best interests of our clients, our communities, and the legal profession. We support diversity in communities across the nation through new and ongoing relationships with minority and women-owned businesses.
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution and PTO. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborate team.
The Miami, FL office is seeking a docket clerk with one (1) to three (3) years of legal experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include receiving all mail requiring calendaring and maintaining up-to-date and complete electronic calendar pertaining to discovery, pre-trial, motion deadlines, depositions, etc. Depending on requirements of specific groups calendaring requirements may be extended.
Responsibilities
Job Specifications / Requirements :
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one (1) year experience in law firm
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Word and comfortable with a variety of computer software program
- Minimum typing requirement of 50 wpm
- Must be proficient with all State and Federal Court deadlines
- Must be familiar with some type of law firm calendaring system (ProLaw, Compulaw, etc.) EDockets preferred but not required
- Reliable, consistent attendance in the office is required
- Highly organized, self-motivated and willing to learn
Qualifications
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