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Mayer Brown

Mar 19

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • Chicago

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Mayer Brown

Uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1881
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mayer Brown is uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes. With extensive reach across four continents, we are the only integrated law firm in the world with approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centers—New York, London and Hong Kong—the backbone of the global economy. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry. Our diverse teams of lawyers 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. Our “one-firm” culture—seamless and integrated across all practices and regions—ensures that our clients receive the best of our knowledge and experience.