Hybrid Litigation Docket Clerk: Growth & Impact

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC seeks a Litigation Docket Clerk with 2-4 years of experience to manage case schedules, court deadlines, and filings across multiple jurisdictions, including the Circuit Court of Cook County and federal courts. The role requires initiative, accuracy, and reliability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The position reports to Allison Zacharski, Legal Coordinator Manager, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience to support the litigation team.
• Experience with docketing across multiple jurisdictions (Cook County, IL counties, federal).
• Excellent accuracy, responsiveness, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, reviews, and responds to the Docket mailbox within 24 hours.
• Enters, updates, and maintains case information in docketing software and calendars deadlines.
• Attaches pleadings, orders, and correspondence to docket entries and links within the DM System.
• Serves as a point of contact for attorneys, paralegals, and staff regarding case status and docketing inquiries.
• Performs in-person court runs to file, obtain copies, and process fees.
• Handles electronic filings via PACER and File & Serve per rules.
• Suggests improvements to docketing policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Provides backup support to the Litigation Support Specialist.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Docket management

Court filings

Communication

Deadline tracking

Tools

Docketing software

PACER

File & Serve

Job description

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC seeks a Litigation Docket Clerk with 2-4 years of experience to manage case schedules, court deadlines, and filings across multiple jurisdictions, including the Circuit Court of Cook County and federal courts. The role requires initiative, accuracy, and reliability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The position reports to Allison Zacharski, Legal Coordinator Manager, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range.