Litigation Docket Clerk

Plona Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OT & Bonus Package

Job summary

Plona Partners in Chicago, IL seeks a litigation support professional to assist attorneys with procedural rules and court filings. This hybrid role requires working 2-3 days per week on-site to support docketing, filings, and discovery tasks.

Responsibilities include advising on rules, filing pleadings, maintaining calendars, coordinating with vendors, and updating electronic databases. OT and bonus package included, salary $80,000–$105,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on Federal, State, and local rules.
• Strong docketing, court filings, and discovery support skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise attorneys and staff on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
• File and service, electronically or by other means, papers in state and federal courts, including pleadings, motions, and discovery papers.
• Perform docketing and calendaring. Docket Court filings, discovery, and other papers by using the firm's calendar tool.
• Work with vendors to obtain court files, serve processes, and other litigation-related support.
• Maintained and update electronic databases such as ECF logins, form files, etc.
• Respond to written or verbal requests/inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries regarding calendared events, pleadings, court procedures, and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.

Job description

Firm Ranking: Top 5 Midsize Law Firm and AmLaw100 Firm

Location: Chicago, IL

Practice: Litigation

Hybrid: 2-3 Days a week

Salary: $80,000 - $105,000 OT & Bonus Package

Responsibilities:

• Advise attorneys and staff on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
• File and service, electronically or by other means, papers in state and federal courts, including pleadings, motions, and discovery papers.
• Perform docketing and calendaring. Docket Court filings, discovery, and other papers by using the firm's calendar tool.
• Work with vendors to obtain court files, serve processes, and other litigation-related support.
• Maintained and update electronic databases such as ECF logins, form files, etc.
• Respond to written or verbal requests/inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries regarding calendared events, pleadings, court procedures, and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.