Docket Specialist

Thompson Coburn LLP

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Parking/Stipend

Pre-tax premiums

Paid Holidays

PTO

Annual Discretionary Bonus

EAP

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

529 College Savings Plan

Long Term Care

Job summary

Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago seeks a full-time Docket Specialist to manage docketing in CompuLaw and support attorneys across practice groups. The role offers a hybrid remote schedule after training, with potential remote work up to four days per week.

Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years in docketing or paralegal work, familiarity with federal/state court rules, and strong detail orientation. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

Associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
Experience with CompuLaw or similar calendaring systems required.
Minimum of 3 years docketing/paralegal experience in a law firm.

Responsibilities

Enter, update, and monitor critical litigation dates in CompuLaw.
Research court rules and answer procedural questions from attorneys.
Review and process case notices and correspondence.
Generate docket reports and perform quality checks.
Complete special projects from the Docket Administrator and Senior Manager.

Skills

Legal terminology

Court rules

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Associate Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

CompuLaw

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is in search of a full-time non-exempt Docket Specialist to join its Chicago office. With over 450 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Docket Specialist to join our centralized docketing team. Under the leadership of the Senior Manager of Practice Support Operations, the Docket Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Firm’s docketing system (CompuLaw). This position offers the opportunity to apply your knowledge of court rules and docketing procedures while supporting attorneys and legal professionals across multiple practice groups and jurisdictions.

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment! After an initial training period, this role offers a flexible hybrid-remote work schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely up to four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Enter, update, and monitor critical litigation dates and deadlines in CompuLaw, ensuring compliance with all relevant federal and state rules.
Research applicable court rules and answer procedural questions from attorneys and staff.
Review and process incoming case-related notices and correspondence.
Generate clear, accurate docket reports and perform quality control checks on all entries.
Complete special projects assigned by the Docket Administrator and Senior Manager of Practice Support Services.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures, especially in litigation practice areas.
Understanding of federal and state court rules.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively across all levels of the Firm.
Willingness to work overtime or travel if needed.

Education and Experience

Associate Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
Experience with CompuLaw or similar rules-based calendaring systems required.
Minimum of (3) three years of docketing, administrative, or paralegal experience in a law firm setting.

Compensation

For applicants that meet the experience requirements for the role and are physically based in Chicago, IL, the expected salary range is $70,000 – $85,000 annually upon commencement of employment. Starting salary will be determined on an individualized basis with consideration to prior experience and additional qualifications. This is in addition to a comprehensive benefit package offered by the Firm.

Thompson Coburn LLP is a large, full service, multi-state firm with offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees: