Docket Clerk

Rehrig International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,500 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Disability coverage

Job summary

A mid-size law firm is looking for a full-time Docket Clerk to support their busy attorneys. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and has experience with court procedures and electronic filing. Responsibilities include processing court documents, maintaining the docket database, and coordinating hearings. Competitive salary range of $52,500 to $60,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with court dockets, procedures, and electronic filing websites.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Track and process court filings on electronic docket websites.
• Administer the firm's docket database with case-related information.
• Help schedule hearings and coordinate coverage.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Multitasking

Court procedure knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent law firm experience

Job description

Job Description

A mid-size Chicago law firm is seeking a full-time Docket Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate must be a motivated self‑starter with a high level of attention to detail, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, work well in a team, and independently follow through on tasks from start to finish with minimal direction. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

This position will involve assisting the docket department and the firm’s docket needs for our busy attorneys. Responsibilities include saving and processing court documents, scanning and copying case‑related documents, assigning trial dates, and handling other overflow assignments as needed.

Essential Functions

• Track, save and process court filings on court electronic docket websites.
• Administer the firm’s docket database, including entering case-related information into data fields within the case management software, sending to‑dos and emails to attorneys, calendaring hearings, depositions, trial dates, etc.
• Help schedule upcoming hearings and coordinate coverage.
• Assist the docket specialists with tasks related to opening and closing of cases and new client transfers.
• Make occasional trips to nearby courts.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the firm, as requested by his/her supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent law firm experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be familiar with court dockets, court procedures, and electronic filing websites.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be detail‑oriented and possess high organizational and time‑management skills.
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines with accuracy.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous law firm experience.

Compensation and Benefits Overview

Salary: $52,500‑$60,000 (DOE). The pay offered for this role may vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Eligible employees may also receive bonus opportunities and other forms of compensation, contributing to a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits offerings may differ based on location.

• Comprehensive medical insurance plans (PPO, PPO HSA with an HSA contribution up to $2,000, and HMO provided by BCBSIL).
• Dental insurance plans (PPO and HMO provided by Guardian).
• Vision insurance plan (PPO provided by EyeMed).
• Access to a retirement savings plan (100% match of the first 3% of salary deferral plus 50% of the next 2%).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Accidental death coverage.
• Other leave programs.

Eligibility Requirements

Participation in certain compensation programs and benefits is subject to specific eligibility criteria, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

Our firm is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military status, or veteran status.