Docketing & E-Filing Specialist (Hybrid/Remote)

Harris Beach Murtha; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Docketing Clerk to calendar court appearances, filing deadlines, and conduct research on docketing, court rules, and civil procedures across NY, CT, MA, and federal courts. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and initiative.

The position supports e-filing protocols, deadlines calculation, and research with familiarity in MA3000, CourtAlert, and eLaw tools, offering a hybrid or remote work option across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within a law firm as a Docketing, Calendar, or EBT Clerk preferred
• Familiarity with MA3000, CourtAlert, eLaw or similar docketing/calendaring tools
• Knowledge of NY, CT, MA and/or Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Experience computing deadlines for state, federal and appellate courts and government agencies across the country
• Knowledge of court websites, docket searching, and document retrieval databases (e.g., PACER, E-Track/E-Courts, S.C.R.O.L.L., NYCAL, Courtlink, Lexis/Nexis)

Responsibilities

• Electronically file in state and federal court with knowledge of e-filing protocols
• Answer or research questions on calendaring, civil procedure, and judge’s rules in State and Federal cases
• Consult with attorneys to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures, including Appellate and Bankruptcy proceedings
• Prepare and provide calendar and case reports and daily reminders of upcoming deadlines
• Review pleadings and filings for compliance with rules and fees; work with case teams to correct issues
• Monitor, analyze, and document changes in court rules
• Record litigation documents in CourtAlert and calculate procedural due dates
• Occasionally work overtime for after-hours electronic filing; evening e-filing coverage about once per week

Skills

Docketing

Calendar management

Legal research

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

MA3000

CourtAlert

eLaw

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Docketing Clerk to calendar court appearances, filing deadlines, and conduct research on docketing, court rules, and civil procedures across NY, CT, MA, and federal courts. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and initiative.

The position supports e-filing protocols, deadlines calculation, and research with familiarity in MA3000, CourtAlert, and eLaw tools, offering a hybrid or remote work option across multiple offices.