Docketing Specialist- 3682838

AMS Staffing, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Docket Specialist in Chicago, IL to support attorneys and staff with centralized docketing services. The role requires entering, maintaining, and monitoring calendar events within CompuLaw while ensuring compliance with federal and state rules.

You will review notices, respond to procedural questions, generate docket reports, and perform quality checks. A strong attention to detail and familiarity with litigation practices are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation docketing and calendaring.
• Proficiency with CompuLaw or similar rules-based calendaring systems.
• Strong organizational and deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and monitor litigation dates in CompuLaw per court rules.
• Research court rules and respond to procedural questions from attorneys.
• Review notices and correspondence; generate docket reports; perform QC on entries.
• Complete special projects for the Docket Administrator and Senior Manager.

Skills

Legal terminology

Federal & state rules

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Overtime travel willingness

Education

Associate Degree/Paralegal Certificate

Tools

CompuLaw

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Title:Docket Specialist

Location:Chicago IL 60603

Salary/Payrate:80-85K

Work Environment:4 days REMOTE per week after 60 day ramp up period

Term:Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required:NO

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Under the leadership of the Senior Manager of Practice Support Services, the Docket Specialist supports attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants by providing centralized docketing services across all practice groups. This role is responsible for entering, maintaining, and monitoring calendar events within the Firm’s docketing software (CompuLaw) and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.

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.