Litigation Docket Administrator (Temp) at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Beacon Hill's client, an AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a docketing administrator/specialist.


The Litigation Docket Administrator reports to the Senior Practice Support Manager in Orange County and is responsible for a variety of litigation support services primarily in three California offices and, as needed, throughout the firm, including serving as a calendar clerk, filing and retrieval of documents in local, state and federal courts and agencies; retrieval of requested documents from any available jurisdiction; service of papers; docketing and calendaring of legal papers from any office; and responding to questions from attorneys and staff regarding procedural aspects of any of the legal venues the firm may be engaged in.

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  Location: Los Angeles, CA 90071, Irvine, CA 92614, San Francisco, CA 94111, or fully remote


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  Start: ASAP


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  Duration: 2 months


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  Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pacific, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch


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  Hourly pay: $35-$40 per hour

Qualifications:




Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree is preferred. Equivalent training and experience may substitute for education.

Experience:

• The position requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly relevant experience providing litigation docketing services and support, preferably in an AmLaw 100 law firm with offices in California.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of California Civil Practice Law and Rules, the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure, and ability to navigate other bodies of rules and procedures as needed


• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of CompuLaw.


• Strong familiarity with California courts, locations, and general procedures.


• Good working knowledge of state and federal databases including PACER, and government agency websites as well as the advanced ability to use internet resources as a research tool


• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing


• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts


• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and daily requirements


• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to serve as an advisor to attorneys and staff


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative, enthusiastic, and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts


• Follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, lawyers, and staff

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes all assigned docketing and calendaring work in a timely and accurate manner.


• Reviews litigation documents for relevant dates and effectively using the docketing and calendaring system to index court documents and enter applicable dates.


• Serves and files documents electronically and on paper in area courts and agencies and in other jurisdictions as needed


• Assists Managing Clerk in providing firmwide calendar clerk services


• Utilizes process servers in assigned jurisdictions to effect service of summonses and subpoenas.


• Contributes to practice, department, and firm initiatives regarding effective litigation management


• Serves as liaison to state and federal court clerks, judges, agencies, and legal services vendors


• Dockets and calendars legal papers utilizing the firm-wide calendaring system, CompuLaw, and maintains and distributes litigation calendars


• Monitors changes to California state and federal litigation procedures, summarizing and communicating these to the California offices as appropriate


• Advises attorneys when requested regarding litigation procedures, the form and timing of pleadings and motions in California state and federal courts utilizing a combination of published court rules, individual judges' procedures, telephone calls, and personal visits to appropriate court clerks


• Maintains database of California attorney electronic filing identification codes and passwords

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.



California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:


Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.


Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .


We look forward to working with you.


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