Husch Blackwell LLP  is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Litigation Docket Specialist (California and Mass Tort-Specific Docketing) position. This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.

The Litigation Docket Specialist is responsible for monitoring assigned shared mailboxes and related docket requests and docketing same in a timely manner according to firm guidelines and procedures utilizing the firm’s litigation docketing software. The Litigation Docket Specialist reports to the Litigation Docket Manager and will assist the Litigation Docket Manager as needed and directed in additional projects within the Docket Team. Essential job functions include :

• Independently docket for designated assignment group (multiple offices and / or practice groups), including : Review and comprehend documents submitted to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed. Review court and / or agency dockets as needed.Verify jurisdiction, court / venue, and relevant authorities.Verify accuracy of docketed items and deadlines generated. Ensure accuracy of timekeepers assigned to matters.
• Create, review, and distribute accurate matter reports.
• Research statutory, agency, court, and individual judges’ rules and practices and apply appropriately.
• Respond professionally and constructively to requests from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates, agency and court rules and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Litigation Docket Manager to continually improve the firm’s docketing best practices, policies and processes.
• Assist Docket Team with special projects as needed.
• Remain current with developments, procedures and rules in courts and agencies within the designated assignment group.

Position Requirements

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and / or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows :

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including : medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.