Lawyer, Docket Support

Jones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service.

Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment.

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a global leading law firm that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your knowledge and skills as well as advance your career? If you are, then Jones Day may be the firm for you.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Docket Support Lawyer is responsible for providing calendar and court support to assigned litigation case teams and works as part of a network of docket professionals who work in a regional assignment structure across all US offices. Candidates should understand the workflow for a variety of litigation cases to accurately enter case information and select the appropriate court jurisdiction utilizing a rule based docketing software as well as be able to advise case teams on a wide range of procedural issues arising at every stage of the litigation process in both state and federal courts.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree required with current New York bar admission.
• Four years of docketing or relevant litigation support experience.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal court procedural rules preferred.
• Experience conducting legal research using Bloomberg Law and PACER and docket management software such as CompuLaw preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desirable.

Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting salary range for this New York position is $160,000 to $190,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer