Full-Time Docket Specialist
Job Description
Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is in search of a full-time non-exempt Docket Specialist to join its St. Louis office. With over 400 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.
Under the leadership of the Docket Supervisor, this position will be responsible for the timely and daily calendaring of case activity into the firm’s centralized docket system, with exposure to attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants in all practice groups. Additional responsibilities will include entering deadlines and applying rules-based knowledge with the docket software (CompuLaw). The Docket Specialist will work in a team environment and provide cross-office support. This position is eligible for a flexible hybrid-remote work schedule after an initial period of training.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs research as to applicable court rules, status of the matter, etc., and responds to procedural questions presented by attorneys, paralegals, and other legal administrative support.
- Performs data entry into a centralized docketing system to generate due dates and reminders. Enters court/due dates and reviews docketing records to ensure accuracy of deadlines.
- Analyzes incoming correspondence and notices related to open cases and takes appropriate action.
- Prepares timely customized reports and resolves inaccuracies and problems with docket entries.
- Quality controls docket entries for accuracy prior to release.
- Completes special projects assigned by the Docket Supervisor.
Experience and Education Qualifications
- Associate Degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferred.
- Experience with CompuLaw or other rules-based calendaring software required.
- Minimum three (3) years administrative, docketing or paralegal experience in a law firm environment required.
Thompson Coburn LLP is a large, full service, multi-state firm with offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance & ADD policies
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
- Parking/Transportation Stipend
- Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
- Long Term Care
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
How to Apply
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