Litigation Docket Specialist - Precision Deadline Management

Considine Search; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Considine Search is seeking a Docket Specialist to join its centralized docketing team across multiple jurisdictions. You will support attorneys, paralegals, and staff by accurately managing deadlines and docket entries in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of docketing experience, familiarity with Federal, State, and local rules, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of PACER and ECF is a plus; college degree or paralegal certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of docketing, relevant legal support, or equivalent experience in a law firm or legal services environment required.
• College degree and/or paralegal certification (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• E-filing experience and familiarity with PACER/ECF

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret pleadings, court orders, notices, and other legal documents to identify and calculate critical deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules, statutes, local procedures, and firm docketing protocols
• Research and interpret Federal, State, and Local rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions
• Enter, update, and maintain deadlines and other critical dates in the firm’s centralized docketing system
• Perform quality-control reviews of docket entries and deadline calculations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm procedures
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff on all aspects of docketing and processes in a timely and professional manner

Skills

Docketing

Legal support

Attention to detail

Initiative & judgment

Prioritization

Communication skills

PACER/ECF knowledge

Education

College degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Aderant CompuLaw

Job description

Considine Search is seeking a Docket Specialist to join its centralized docketing team across multiple jurisdictions. You will support attorneys, paralegals, and staff by accurately managing deadlines and docket entries in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of docketing experience, familiarity with Federal, State, and local rules, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of PACER and ECF is a plus; college degree or paralegal certification is preferred.