Litigation Docket Specialist

Litigation Docket Specialist

Position Responsibilities:

• Receive and review mail, deliveries, court filings, pleadings, and other legal documents to identify deadlines and docket appropriate information.
• Maintain and update the firm's docketing system, Compulaw, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all entries.
• Process emails within a shared central docket inbox.
• Collaborate with team on unfamiliar jurisdictions.
• Contribute to a group environment; cover for other Docket Specialists when out of office.
• Process attorney and/or legal administrative assistants e-mails to docket.
• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local court rules to ensure timely calendaring of litigation events and deadlines.
• Generate and distribute regular docket reports and reminders to attorneys and legal teams.
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to confirm deadlines and support compliance with court requirements.
• Retrieve electronic court documents using PACER and other e-filing systems.
• Audit docketing entries for accuracy and completeness; identify and correct any discrepancies.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining docketing procedures and protocols.
• Stay current with changes in court rules and ensure timely updates to the docketing system.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience in docketing, preferably using Compulaw, or litigation legal assistant/paralegal experience.
• In-depth knowledge of court rules and procedures (Federal and State).
• Strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with electronic filing systems and legal databases (e.g., PACER).
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in multiple states' jurisdictions.

Benefits

The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate.

Company Information

Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.