Coordinator Docket

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the worlds major corporations funds and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity support and development they need to grow thrive and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firms client service principles of excellence strategic partnership commercial instinct integrated strengths innovation and collaboration across our international firm.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service initiative professionalism responsiveness and adaptability we invite you to consider joining our Docket department in our San Francisco Los Angeles or Palo Alto office as a Coordinator: Docket.

The Coordinator: Docket provides professional docket support services to Mayer Brown lawyers and staff in the Chicago DC New York Palo Alto and Los Angeles offices. Communicates with the Global Director of Risk Management U.S. regarding status of department operations and assignments.

Essential Functions:

• Computes deadlines and calendaring of events using the CompuLaw Vision Docket System
• Files legal documents with courts and administrative agencies (both electronically & in paper form)
• Conducts general research regarding court rules and procedures
• Performs case related research at court and on-line and retrieve court documents
• Executes queries and prepares reports to assist attorneys in responding to auditors requests
• Coordinates activities by vendors that provide clerical support to the Firm (e.g. clerking services process servers etc.)
• Prepares and distributes reports regarding case action dates hearings deadlines etc.
• Monitors case activities and update the central docket application accordingly
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of two years of docket experience preferred

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
• Keyboarding skills: 50 WPM preferred
• Experience with Internet research preferred
• Strong familiarity with public record systems such as: PACER Courtlink Bloomberg CourtExpress & CourtAlert preferred
• Proficiency with rules based calendaring software preferred
• Proficiency with electronic court filing preferred
• Notary Public preferred

Performance Traits:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:

• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance 401(k) savings plan back-up childcare and eldercare generous paid time off (PTO) as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview please email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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