Litigation Docketing Specialist

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Chicago is seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist to manage deadlines and docketing across multiple jurisdictions with a focus on accurate calendaring and compliance. The role supports a sophisticated litigation practice and requires strong attention to detail.

This primarily remote position requires onsite presence during initial training. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of docketing experience and familiarity with rule-based systems like CompuLaw, CourtAlert, and eDockets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation docketing experience.
• Experience with rule-based calendaring systems such as CompuLaw, CourtAlert, and/or eDockets.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and agency court rules.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret pleadings, court orders, and other litigation-related documents.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to occasionally work additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret court filings, pleadings, orders, and other legal documents to identify upcoming deadlines and docketing requirements
• Create new events and update existing events within a rule-based calendaring system, including manual calculation of deadlines as needed
• Maintain the accuracy of all docketing and calendaring information related to litigation matters
• Communicate with court personnel, attorneys, and legal staff to obtain and verify case information and resolve docketing issues
• Generate routine and specialized reports related to litigation deadlines and case management
• Monitor developments and changes in court rules, procedures, and filing requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Provide docketing support to attorneys and legal staff to ensure compliance with all litigation deadlines and obligations

Skills

Litigation docketing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent / multitasking

Tools

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

eDockets

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A highly respected law firm is seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist to join its Chicago office. This position supports a sophisticated litigation practice by maintaining critical court deadlines, calendaring requirements, and docketing information across a variety of jurisdictions.

This is a primarily remote position, with the expectation that the selected candidate will be onsite during the initial training period. The salary range for this position is $75K-$100K DOE.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation docketing experience and experience working with rule-based calendaring systems such as CompuLaw, CourtAlert, and/or eDockets. Candidates should have a strong understanding of federal, state, and agency court rules and be comfortable interpreting court filings and legal documents to ensure accurate calendaring and deadline management.

Skills required and Job Duties include the following:

Job Duties:

• Read and interpret court filings, pleadings, orders, and other legal documents to identify upcoming deadlines and docketing requirements
• Create new events and update existing events within a rule-based calendaring system, including manual calculation of deadlines as needed
• Maintain the accuracy of all docketing and calendaring information related to litigation matters
• Communicate with court personnel, attorneys, and legal staff to obtain and verify case information and resolve docketing issues
• Generate routine and specialized reports related to litigation deadlines and case management
• Monitor developments and changes in court rules, procedures, and filing requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Provide docketing support to attorneys and legal staff to ensure compliance with all litigation deadlines and obligations

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of litigation docketing experience
• Experience with rule-based calendaring systems such as CompuLaw, CourtAlert, and/or eDockets
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and agency court rules
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret pleadings, court orders, and other litigation-related documents
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to occasionally work additional hours as needed

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.