Docket Specialist - Litigation

About the role

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create a dynamic environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves, creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Polsinelli is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our centralized docketing team.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret pleadings, court orders, notices, and other legal documents to identify and calculate critical deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules, statutes, local procedures, and Firm docketing protocols
• Research and interpret Federal, State, and Local rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions
• Enter, update, and maintain deadlines and other critical dates in the Firm’s centralized docketing system
• Perform quality-control reviews of docket entries and deadline calculations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Firm procedures
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff on understanding all aspects of docketing and processes in a timely and professional manner
• Assist Docketing team members as backup and provide additional support as needed
• Actively interact and collaborate with team members to provide deliverables and service to the highest and most sustainable level of quality and professionalism
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Assume additional duties and/or responsibilities, as requested

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Solid initiative and independent judgment skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize work efficiently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to take ownership and responsibility for workload
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills; positive and proactive manner; strong work ethic
• E-filing and familiarity with PACER and Electronic Court Filings (ECFs)

Requirements

• 3-5 years of docketing, relevant legal support, or equivalent experience in a law firm or legal services environment is required
• Experience with Aderant CompuLaw or other docketing systems preferred
• College degree and/or paralegal certification (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Referral program
• Medical insurance and benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• Long-term disability benefits
• Short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• Employee assistance benefits

Pay

The budgeted salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000.

Schedule

Full-time.