Litigation Docket Clerk jobs in Alabama

Description

We are a multi-state law firm seeking a new addition to our office support staff in our Birmingham office.

This position will report directly to an Associate Attorney and/or Partner and be responsible for:

• Managing and monitoring all Alabama Docket Matters internally (from other Firm departments) and externally (from Courts, vendors, clients) 
• Assure compliance with all client and court standards for handling docket matters (witness requests, appearances, exhibits etc.) 
• Assure that all hearings are attended or continued appropriately and notated in our system as such.
• Review and work all upcoming Alabama matters that are set for hearing (Trials, MSJs, Dismissal Dockets, etc.)
• Prepare and file (mail or E-file) all necessary pleadings to assure the matters on the Alabama docket are handled properly and timely 
• Review files and court websites to determine the current status of files, check service, check on submission of Judgments
• Work with Court and opposing counsel to obtain dates for upcoming matters (MSJ’s, Trials, Mediations, etc.) 
• Process, scan and distribute incoming mail 
• Process, scan and assure all outgoing mail is processed timely 
• Notary Affidavits of Attorneys 

Requirements

Candidate must be a notary

Familiar with AlaFile system 

Must be proficient with MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel

Candidate must have great oral and written communication skills, be a team player and have a strong work ethic. Internet research abilities and strong communication skills are desired.