Docketing Paralegal

Ppab1884; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Poe is seeking a Docketing Paralegal to join our Charlotte or Raleigh Office. The role involves maintaining a 37.5 hour work week with potential overtime, reviewing pleadings, entering deadlines, and supporting attorneys with docketing tasks.

Candidates should have at least three years of litigation support experience, knowledge of civil procedure, and proficiency with docketing software (CompuLaw) and MS Office. A paralegal certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience supporting litigation teams and calendaring docket deadlines.
• Associate degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and federal/state court procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office and docketing software, including CompuLaw.

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 system.
• Provide administrative support and calendar integration for attorneys.
• Ensure adherence to firm policies and procedures.

Skills

Docketing software

Microsoft Office

Communication

Civil procedure

Attention to detail

Team player

Typing 75 wpm

Outlook calendar management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree + Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

CompuLaw

Job description

Become part of the Parker Poe team that – for more than a century – has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments. We are a tight-knit firm that values the person beyond the lawyer or professional. Because of this, in addition to structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals happen organically. If you want to join a collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services – without losing sight of our calling to give back to our communities – this is the place to be.

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.