A prestigious Washington, DC law firm is seeking an experienced litigation docketing professional to join their busy team. This role performs a variety of important tasks, including docketing deadlines, managing calendars, conducting research, and reviewing filing protocols and procedures. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, thorough individual who works well on a team. Prior experience working in a managing clerk’s office of a mid to large-sized law firm is a huge plus.
About the Job:
- Organize and maintain the calendar with all relevant court dates and deadlines.
- Produce weekly and monthly calendar reports for the firm management.
- Provide recommendations on ways to improve calendar software and related scheduling processes.
- Conduct research on filing procedures and local rules.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
About Culture:
- Gorgeous offices and a collegial environment.
- Employees are valued and rewarded with competitive compensation.
- Work/life balance is supported and professional development is encouraged.
- This position is approved to work from home two days a week.
About You:
- Experienced. You have a minimum of four (4) or more years of law firm litigation docketing experience and familiarity with CompuLaw.
- Organized. You are driven to produce quality work and have an appreciation for details.
- Independent. You take the initiative and can be trusted to get the job done.
- MS Office skilled. You can work with all applications of the MS Office suite.
- Communicative. You are a professional communicator who can effectively and efficiently provide updates regarding current and upcoming events.
Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
