Docketing Paralegal

Parker Poe; 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 offers a regular schedule of 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours per week) with additional hours as needed for business needs.

The candidate will review pleadings for deadlines, verify dates, and maintain docketing data, while supporting attorneys and staff with Outlook calendar integrations and procedural knowledge. A strong team player with litigation experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience supporting litigation teams and calendaring deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Familiar with docketing software and MS Office; strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state court procedures and electronic filing.
• Team player who can work in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• 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 docketing deadlines and court appearances are integrated into Outlook calendars.
• Maintain and improve processes to ensure accurate entry of docketed deadlines.
• Adhere to firm policies and guidelines.
• Additional duties as assigned by Office of General Counsel Attorneys and leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Prioritization

Deadline management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

CompuLaw

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Parker Poe

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.

Essential 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.

Qualifications

• 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.