Litigation Docket Specialist

Overview

A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist. This role can be performed remotely or from any of the firm's offices.

Responsibilities

• Independently docket for assigned groups across multiple offices and practice areas.
• Review and understand submitted documents to identify and docket all deadlines.
• Review court and agency dockets as necessary.
• Verify jurisdiction, court/venue, and relevant authorities.
• Ensure accuracy of docketed items, deadlines, and assigned timekeepers.
• Create, review, and distribute accurate matter reports.
• Research and apply statutory, agency, court, and judge-specific rules and practices.
• Respond professionally to inquiries from timekeepers and staff regarding docketed dates and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Litigation Docket Manager to improve docketing best practices, policies, and processes.
• Assist with special projects within the Docket Team as needed.
• Stay current with developments, procedures, and rules in courts and agencies relevant to assigned groups.

Requirements

• Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate required; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of litigation docketing experience, preferably with CompuLaw Vision.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience in various federal and state courts, including calculating and calendaring deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local court systems, as well as administrative and government agencies.
• Ability to research and apply statutory, agency, and court rules and procedures across jurisdictions.
• Experience using Pacer.gov, PacerPro, and other legal research tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and internet research; advanced Excel skills including preparing, exporting, editing, filtering, sorting, searching, and reformatting large spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skills, experience, location, and other legal factors. Expected salary ranges by location are:

• California: $63,000 - $128,000
• Colorado: $58,000 - $103,000
• Illinois: $57,000 - $110,000
• Massachusetts: $63,000 - $120,000
• Maryland: $61,000 - $92,000
• Minnesota: $63,000 - $104,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $68,000 - $123,000
• New York: $58,000 - $126,000
• Vermont: $62,000 - $119,000
• Washington: $61,000 - $115,000
• Washington, D.C.: $81,000 - $119,000

These salaries do not include discretionary bonuses, which are non-guaranteed and based on individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan after eligibility requirements are met.

Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume when applying.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Only principal applicants will be considered.