Litigation Docketing Paralegal - Deadline & Calendar Pro

Ppab1884; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Poe is seeking a Docketing Paralegal to join our Charlotte or Raleigh Office. The role involves maintaining a 37.5 hour work week with potential overtime, reviewing pleadings, entering deadlines, and supporting attorneys with docketing tasks.

Candidates should have at least three years of litigation support experience, knowledge of civil procedure, and proficiency with docketing software (CompuLaw) and MS Office. A paralegal certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience supporting litigation teams and calendaring docket deadlines.
• Associate degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and federal/state court procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office and docketing software, including CompuLaw.

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings and court filings for response deadlines.
• Verify response dates and deadlines and enter information into the docketing database.
• Track, maintain and update case information in the docketing system.
• Provide administrative support and calendar integration for attorneys.
• Ensure adherence to firm policies and procedures.

Skills

Docketing software

Microsoft Office

Communication

Civil procedure

Attention to detail

Team player

Typing 75 wpm

Outlook calendar management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree + Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

CompuLaw

Job description

Parker Poe is seeking a Docketing Paralegal to join our Charlotte or Raleigh Office. The role involves maintaining a 37.5 hour work week with potential overtime, reviewing pleadings, entering deadlines, and supporting attorneys with docketing tasks.

Candidates should have at least three years of litigation support experience, knowledge of civil procedure, and proficiency with docketing software (CompuLaw) and MS Office. A paralegal certificate is preferred.