Position Summary:
The Litigation Docketing Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining critical case deadlines and filings for litigation matters. This role ensures compliance with court rules and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions by accurately calendaring deadlines, monitoring case activity, and supporting attorneys and legal staff. This position is onsite 1-2 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Review legal documents, court filings, and correspondence to identify and calculate deadlines.
- Maintain and update docketing and calendaring systems with key litigation dates (e.g., hearings, filings, discovery deadlines).
- Track and verify deadlines in accordance with federal, state, and local court rules.
- Monitor court dockets and notify legal teams of updates, changes, or new filings.
- Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and court personnel to confirm scheduling and procedural requirements.
- Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of docket entries.
- Generate and distribute reports of upcoming deadlines and case activity.
- Assist with electronic filings (e-filing) and ensure compliance with court-specific requirements.
- Maintain documentation and audit trails related to docketing entries.
- Support process improvements and system enhancements related to docketing functions.