Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Docketing Paralegal (Docketing Specialist)
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Docketing Paralegal (Docketing Specialist)
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The Docketing Specialist is responsible for providing multi‑jurisdictional litigation calendaring and docketing services to litigation teams in the firm’s docketing management software. This position requires an in-depth understanding of federal, state, and local rules as well as practices and procedures for multiple practice areas. Strong data‑management skills are required; prior hands‑on experience with BEC Docket Enterprise or a similar docketing software is highly preferred.
Reviews documents for relevant dates and enters deadlines into the firm’s docketing/calendaring system, BEC (or similar docketing software), following docketing policies and procedures.
Creates, reviews and distributes calendar and case reports.
Responds to requests from litigation team members regarding docketed events, deadlines, court procedures and rules.
Works independently to recognize docketing anomalies and conducts appropriate research to resolve them.
Assists in the investigation of docket issues and implements solutions to mitigate future problems, if needed.
Creates and maintains documentation for docketing processes, procedures, guidelines and practices.
Provides backup support to Client Service Specialists and Legal Operations Specialists.
Stays abreast of industry best practices, docketing systems and technical considerations to present options that enhance the practice, increase efficiencies, and meet client needs.
Assists with ad‑hoc projects as needed.
Benefits Statement Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a retirement plan with a generous contribution, and paid time off.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
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Docketing Paralegal (Docketing Specialist)
role at
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
The Docketing Specialist is responsible for providing multi‑jurisdictional litigation calendaring and docketing services to litigation teams in the firm’s docketing management software. This position requires an in-depth understanding of federal, state, and local rules as well as practices and procedures for multiple practice areas. Strong data‑management skills are required; prior hands‑on experience with BEC Docket Enterprise or a similar docketing software is highly preferred.
Reviews documents for relevant dates and enters deadlines into the firm’s docketing/calendaring system, BEC (or similar docketing software), following docketing policies and procedures.
Creates, reviews and distributes calendar and case reports.
Responds to requests from litigation team members regarding docketed events, deadlines, court procedures and rules.
Works independently to recognize docketing anomalies and conducts appropriate research to resolve them.
Assists in the investigation of docket issues and implements solutions to mitigate future problems, if needed.
Creates and maintains documentation for docketing processes, procedures, guidelines and practices.
Provides backup support to Client Service Specialists and Legal Operations Specialists.
Stays abreast of industry best practices, docketing systems and technical considerations to present options that enhance the practice, increase efficiencies, and meet client needs.
Assists with ad‑hoc projects as needed.
Benefits Statement Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a retirement plan with a generous contribution, and paid time off.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
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