Docketing Paralegal

About the role

Join Parker Poe, a law firm that has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments for more than a century. We are a close-knit team that values each person beyond their role as a lawyer or professional. Along with our structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals develop naturally. If you want to be part of a collaborative team delivering sophisticated legal services while remaining committed to serving our communities, Parker Poe is the place for you.

Parker Poe is seeking a Docketing Paralegal to join our Charlotte or Raleigh office. The Docketing Paralegal will maintain a regular schedule of 7.5 hours per day, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Additional hours, including overtime, may be required based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings and court filings for response deadlines.
• Verify response dates and deadlines and enter information into the docketing database.
• Track, maintain and update case information stored in the docketing database.
• Perform administrative duties in support of docketing.
• Continually review, research and interpret the rules of civil procedure in state and federal courts.
• Provide proactive support to attorneys and staff to ensure all docketing deadlines, court appearances, etc. are integrated into Outlook calendars.
• Maintain and proactively improve processes to ensure accurate entry of docketed deadlines.
• Adhere to all firm policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Office of General Counsel Attorneys and/or leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience supporting litigation teams and calendaring docket deadlines and an associate degree or the combined equivalent of experience and education.
• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Substantial analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of the rules of civil procedure and a comprehensive understanding of civil litigation.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedures and electronic filing requirements.
• Strong technical knowledge of and experience with docketing software preferred, including CompuLaw.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook, and experienced with document management systems.
• Must effectively prioritize workload and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a team player — willing to help other team members during peak time.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Typing proficiency of 75 words per minute.