Docket Clerk Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Docket Clerk to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Create New and Sub-file Client/Matter profiles in CompuLaw;
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned;
- Provide necessary follow-up to attorneys, paralegals, and assistants on items that need to be docketed;
- Calendar documents served, filed and routed to the docketing department, including e-mail request;
- Generate Client/Matter; Event, Timekeeper and other refined reports;
- Search the Court’s on-line records to confirm filing dates and upcoming hearings;
- Ability to perform duties which require considerable judgment and initiative without immediate supervision;
- Assign and reassign timekeepers to case matter profiles in CompuLaw Vision; and update assistant assignments in CompuLaw MyView;
- Coordinate with the Copy Center team members and Records Dept. to ensure all applicable dates are entered on the docket; as part of quality control;
- Responds to Audit Letter Inquiries and provides requesting parties with formal reports on all pending litigation;
- Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding issues relevant to clearing the docket, and advancing actions as needed;
- Assist with quality assurance review for all patent docketed correspondence;
- Identifies and recommends changes to docket policies, procedures, forms, etc. to provide better service and support to timekeepers;
- Assist with patent file transfers and special projects as assigned;
- Update CPi docket system daily with accurate entries and date calculations.
Requirements:
- Assist with quality assurance review for all patent docketed correspondence;
- Must possess attention to detail, ability to balance multiple tasks and strong time management skills;
- Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding issues relevant to clearing the docket, and advancing actions as needed;
- Assist with the training and mentoring of peers;
- Update CPi docket system daily with accurate entries and date calculations;
- Assist with patent file transfers and special projects as assigned;
- Assist attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants with inquiries and specialized reports in a timely and efficient manner.