Docket Specialist, Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Input data into the firm's docketing and calendar system.

• Calculate litigation deadlines based on established rules.

• Produce docket reports and queries as requested by attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants.

• Monitor cases using various online platforms.

• Address inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries promptly and efficiently.

• Assist with the service of court documents.

• Execute electronic court filings in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts.

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned.

• Provide support to the national docketing team and report to the Manager of Litigation Docket.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in docketing is required.

• Understanding of fundamental litigation docketing, calendaring, and Civil Procedure.

• Proficiency in using docketing software such as Milana, eDockets, etc.

• Familiarity with various court websites, docket searching, and document retrieval databases (PACER, File & ServeXpress, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of state and federal court regulations and filing processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Capacity to work independently (without substantial guidance) to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

• Strong communication, time management, and organizational abilities.

• Availability to work overtime as necessary.

• Experience with courts in the Midwest/Central region, including electronic filing in local jurisdictions.

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k plan.

• Profit sharing opportunities.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonuses.

• Remote work options with flexibility to work from home.