Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Job description
Litigation Docket Clerk
Cleveland, OH
Direct Hire
$65,000 – $85,000
This role focuses on delivering essential Litigation docket and case management assistance to the firm’s attorneys and administrative staff.
Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Docket Clerk
- Manages and addresses emails received in the Docket mailbox, ensuring all requests are fulfilled accurately within a 24-hour timeframe.
- Updates and maintains the docket software database, sets due dates, and makes necessary docket entries.
- Ensures relevant documents tied to cases or events are properly attached in the docket software and associated with the Document Management System.
- Responds promptly and efficiently to inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff regarding case statuses through direct communication with courts and agencies.
- Conducts in-person visits to local courts and agencies for filing, case status research, document retrieval, and payment of related fees. Provides status updates to attorneys afterward.
- Engages in electronic filing and utilizes online platforms for research, including the PACER system and File & Serve.
- Addresses Audit Letter inquiries and supplies formal reports concerning all ongoing litigation as requested.
- Acquires and submits receipts to the Director of Business Intake related to case expenses.
- Identifies opportunities for improvements in docket policies, procedures, and forms to enhance service quality for timekeepers.
- Provides backup assistance to the Docket Manager as needed.
Qualifications for the Litigation Docket Clerk
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- An associate’s degree or higher, along with a Paralegal Certificate, is preferred.
- A background of three to five years in a law firm setting, focusing on docket or comparable responsibilities is needed.
- Proficient knowledge and skills:
- Familiarity with computer systems: Windows, Internet, typing, and data entry. Experience with Milana, Aderant eDockets, CompuLaw, or similar docket management software is an advantage. Knowledge of NetDocuments or equivalent Document Management software is also preferred.
- A strong understanding of the litigation process is essential.
- Exceptional customer service abilities and telephone etiquette are required.
- Capacity to build productive working relationships and collaborate with various firm departments, attorneys, staff, and court personnel.
- General knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure for State, Federal, and Municipal Courts is expected.
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times is crucial.
STEMHUNTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
