Docketing Paralegal

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein seeks a Docketing Paralegal for its Charlotte or Raleigh offices. You will maintain a regular schedule of 7.5 hours per day, totaling 37.5 hours weekly, with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include reviewing pleadings, tracking deadlines, entering data into the docketing system, and providing proactive support to attorneys. You will work in a fast-paced litigation environment, ensuring accurate calendar management and adherence to court rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience supporting litigation teams and calendaring docket deadlines; associate degree or equivalent Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the rules of civil procedure and civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings and court filings for response deadlines.
• Verify response dates and deadlines and enter information into the docketing database.
• Track, maintain and update case information in the docketing database.
• Provide proactive support to attorneys and staff to ensure docketing deadlines and court appearances are integrated into Outlook calendars.
• Maintain and improve processes for accurate entry of docketed deadlines.

Skills

Docketing

Litigation support

Microsoft Office

CompuLaw

Outlook

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

CompiLaw

Document management systems

Job description

Join Parker Poe, a law firm that has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments for more than a century. We are a close-knit team that values each person beyond their role as a lawyer or professional. Along with our structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals develop naturally. If you want to be part of a collaborative team delivering sophisticated legal services while remaining committed to serving our communities, Parker Poe is the place for you.

Parker Poe is seeking a Docketing Paralegal to join our Charlotte or Raleigh Office.

The Docketing Paralegal will maintain a regular schedule of 7.5 hours per day, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Additional hours, including overtime, may be required based on business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review pleadings and court filings for response deadlines.
• Verify response dates and deadlines and enter information into the docketing database.
• Track, maintain and update case information stored in the docketing database.
• Perform administrative duties in support of docketing.
• Continually review, research and interpret the rules of civil procedure in state and federal courts.
• Provide proactive support to attorneys and staff to ensure all docketing deadlines, court appearances, etc. are integrated into Outlook calendars.
• Maintain and proactively improve processes to ensure accurate entry of docketed deadlines.
• Adhere to all firm policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Office of General Counsel Attorneys and/or leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience supporting litigation teams and calendaring docket deadlines and an associate degree or the combined equivalent of experience and education. Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Substantial analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of the rules of civil procedure and a comprehensive understanding of civil litigation.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedures and electronic filing requirements.
• Strong technical knowledge of and experience with docketing software preferred, including CompuLaw.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook, and experienced with document management systems.
• Must effectively prioritize workload and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a team player - willing to help other team members during peak time.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Typing proficiency of 75 words per minute.
• Parker Poe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.