Trial Docket Specialist (Phoenix, AZ) (#3936)

We are seeking a Trial Docket Specialist to join our growing Phoenix office. In this role, you will docket all litigation events, including trials, hearings, depositions, conferences, and arbitrations, for our Phoenix and Southern California offices. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have excellent attention to detail? Do you enjoy organizing information and working in electronic systems? If so, then we would appreciate hearing from you. Knowledge of California Rules in CompuLaw is an added bonus! This is a hybrid position, which will require at least 4 days/week in our Phoenix office.

In this role, you will:

- Docket all litigation events for the Phoenix and Southern California offices in the CompuLaw system.
- Assist all other offices with docketing in CompuLaw and provide back-up coverage as needed.
- Maintain accurate docket records, including open and closed matters in the docket and lawyer departure records; may include conducting periodic system audits.
- Maintain accurate computer record of information on active and inactive cases.
- Assist with intake of new hire docket information into the CompuLaw system.
- Maintain and update docket records when lawyers depart the firm.
- Process quarterly active case checks and semiannual inactive case checks.
- Prepare reports as requested based on docket records.
- Assist and train new legal assistants on the use and function of the CompuLaw docket system.

What we're looking for:

- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- At least 2 years of litigation docketing experience, preferably with CompuLaw.
- Ability to organize information in electronic systems.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent proofreading skills.
- Strong customer/client service focus and skills.
- Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including basic word processing and accurate data entry skills.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Preferred:

- Knowledge of California Rules in the CompuLaw system.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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Office Location:
Phoenix, AZ