Docket Clerk

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s 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, and diverse 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 Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Docket department in our Chicago office as a Docket Clerk.

The Docket Clerk provides professional docket support services to Mayer Brown lawyers and staff in the Chicago, DC, New York, Palo Alto, and Los Angeles offices. Communicates regularly with the Docket Manager 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 auditor’s 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:

• Bachelor’s 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.
• For entry level candidates, strong academic qualifications demonstrating strong analytic abilities and attention to detail will be considered in lieu of relevant experience

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.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

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.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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