Docket Specialist

National Docketing Association; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance & ADD policies

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Profit Sharing plans

Parking/Transportation Stipend

Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums and

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

College Savings Plan Deductions (529

Long Term Care

Job summary

Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago is seeking a full-time Docket Specialist to support attorneys and staff by entering, maintaining, and monitoring calendar events with CompuLaw. This role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and adherence to federal and state rules in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a flexible hybrid-remote schedule up to four days remotely after training, with a starting salary range of $70,000 to $85,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and monitor critical litigation dates in CompuLaw.
• Research applicable court rules and answer procedural questions from attorneys and staff.
• Review and process incoming case-related notices and correspondence.
• Generate clear 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.

Skills

Legal terminology

Court rules knowledge

Attention to detail

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Overtime travel willingness

Education

Associate Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

CompuLaw

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.

Under the leadership of the Senior Manager of Practice Support Services, the Docket Specialist supports attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants by providing centralized docketing services across all practice groups. This role is responsible for entering, maintaining, and monitoring calendar events within the Firm’s docketing software (CompuLaw) and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines. 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:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V