Gibsondunn

Gibsondunn

Senior Litigation Docket Specialist

Washington, D.C · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$125kDetected 22 days ago
ResearchCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
  • Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.
  • The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Responsibilities

  • Providing support to litigation attorneys, including research, retrieval of documents and service of process.
  • Screening and reviewing incoming and outgoing court documents and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
  • Assisting with other administrative projects or provide other general back-up support as necessary.
  • Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.

Requirements

  • Litigation Docket Specialist must be highly organized and a team player.
  • Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as on a team, in a fast-paced environment.
  • The position involves significant contact with lawyers, court and clerical staff. This requires solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • The Sr. Litigation Docket Specialist must be highly organized and a team player.
  • Able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers, and administrators.
  • Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and able to work under tight deadlines.
  • Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related activities.
  • Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
  • An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience working in a large law firm highly desired.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in a Managing Attorney/Clerk's Office preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with rules-based calendaring software (e.g. CourtAlert, CompuLaw, MA3000, et al.) preferred.
  • Experience with federal, state and local court systems, including electronic filing systems (i.e. NYSCEF, NexGen, PACER, et al.).
  • General level of knowledge of court rules and procedures in Washington D.C. state and federal courts and agencies.

Compensation

  • The annual compensation range for this position is $110-125k.
  • The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
  • For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com.
  • Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.
  • Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
  • We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.

Company info

  • We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.

Equal opportunity

  • If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com.
  • Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process.
  • Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.

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