Litigation Docket Clerk

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

At Levenfeld Pearlstein, we know that everything starts with the right people. Our mission to provide exceptional service to our clients depends upon the talent and commitment of each person that makes up our firm. If you’re looking for a different path in your legal career, find out if LP could be the right place for you.

Position

We are seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk with 2-4 years of experience to support our litigation team by managing case schedules, court deadlines, and filings across multiple jurisdictions. This role is critical to ensuring the accurate tracking, calendaring, and monitoring of all litigation deadlines in the Circuit Court of Cook County, surrounding Illinois county courts, and federal courts. The environment is fast‑paced and deadline‑driven, requiring exceptional accuracy, responsiveness, and sound judgment. We are looking for someone who brings initiative, drive, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of their work.

About the practice

LP’s Litigation group handles a wide range of business disputes and commercial litigation, including real estate litigation, debtor-creditor disputes, finance and bankruptcy litigation, labor and employment disputes, insurance coverage disputes, and professional liability litigation. Clients also turn to us for strategic advising built around their business objectives. We are known for crafting creative solutions inside and outside the courtroom that minimize disruption to business, and for delivering significant value and excellent client service. We write regularly on topics of interest to our clients. Learn more about LP’s Litigation group here.

Experience That Makes You a Fit

• Monitors, reviews, and responds to emails directed to the Docket mailbox, ensuring all requests are addressed accurately and within 24 hours of receipt.
• Enters, updates, and maintains case information in the docketing software, including calculating and calendaring deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules and procedures.
• Ensures all relevant pleadings, orders, and correspondence are properly attached to docket entries and appropriately linked within the Document Management System.
• Serves as a point of contact for attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff regarding case status and docketing inquiries, including direct communication with courts and agencies as needed.
• Performs in‑person court and agency runs to execute filings, obtain copies of documents not available online, and process filing fees and costs; follows up with attorneys to confirm outcomes and next steps.
• Handles electronic filings using public access court websites, PACER, and File & Serve, ensuring compliance with jurisdiction‑specific filing requirements.
• Identifies opportunities to improve docketing policies, procedures, forms, and workflows, and recommends enhancements to support accuracy, efficiency, and service to timekeepers.
• Provides backup support to the Litigation Support Specialist and assists with overflow or coverage as needed.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This role reports directly to Allison Zacharski, Legal Coordinator Manager. In her eight years of tenure at LP, Allison has developed strong partnerships with each of the firm’s Practice Groups to provide exceptional client service and delivery.

Salary and benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000. LP believes this is the pay range it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be contingent on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position. LP offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

About LP

LP is a relationship-driven firm built on the entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional client service, and growth mindset encapsulated in the LP Way, LP’s trademark business philosophy. LP serves a large pool of diverse clients across practice areas, tackling sophisticated legal matters and partnering with clients to identify and achieve their business goals. Professionals who choose to build their careers at LP can expect:

• The opportunity to take ownership of engaging work
• Extensive professional development and career advancement opportunities that go beyond what most firms offer
• A flexible and sensible approach to hybrid work schedules
• A warm, collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in a harassment‑free environment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, alienage, or veteran status.