Docket Specialist

Thompson Coburn LLP

Chicago (IL)

On-site

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 & ADD

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Profit Sharing

Parking/Transportation Stipend

Section 125 Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

College Savings Plan Deductions

Long Term Care

Job summary

Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago seeks a full-time non-exempt Docket Specialist. The role focuses on entering, updating, and monitoring deadlines in CompuLaw, with research into court rules and handling notices and correspondence. Candidates should have 3+ years in docketing in a law firm and a paralegal credential is preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive starting salary for Chicago-based applicants, with opportunities to work overtime and travel as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Enter, update, and monitor litigation dates and deadlines in CompuLaw.
Research court rules and answer procedural questions for attorneys.
Review and process incoming case-related notices and correspondence.
Generate docket reports and perform quality control on entries.
Complete special projects for the Docket Administrator and Senior Manager.

Skills

Legal terminology

Court rules

Attention to detail

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Communication

Confidentiality

Overtime travel

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.

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:

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