Litigation Docketing Specialist

Software Placement Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a senior-level Litigation Docketing Specialist to lead and train docketing staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This on-site role collaborates with attorneys and court personnel to calendar critical dates using rule-based systems.

You will interpret documents, maintain docket data, generate reports, and support the Docketing Manager on special projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in docketing and familiarity with CompuLaw or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes and court rules across jurisdictions.
• Proficient in MS Office and data reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Interpret legal documents to identify and calendar critical dates.
• Create and update events in CompuLaw; calculate dates when needed.
• Maintain accurate docket data and generate reports for teams.
• Research changes to federal, state, and local court rules.
• Develop training materials and mentor docketing staff on updates.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and court personnel to resolve questions.
• Support the Docketing Manager with special projects and firm initiatives.

Skills

MS Office

Docketing systems

Court rules knowledge

Communication

Deadline-driven

Tools

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

eDockets

Job description

Location: Cincinnati, OH | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A well-established legal team is seeking a senior-level Litigation Docketing Specialist to strengthen its Cincinnati office. This role calls for advanced expertise in rule-based calendaring systems and the ability to lead, train, and support docketing staff while ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

What you'll do

• Interpret legal documents to identify and calendar critical litigation dates
• Create and update events in Aderant CompuLaw; calculate dates manually when needed
• Maintain precise docket data and generate reports for litigation teams
• Research and track changes to federal, state, and local court rules and procedures
• Develop training materials and mentor docketing staff on procedural updates
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and court personnel to resolve docketing questions
• Support the Docketing Manager with special projects and firm-wide initiatives

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of docketing experience with CompuLaw, CourtAlert, or eDockets
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes and court rules
• Skilled in MS Office
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under tight deadlines

Preferred qualifications

• Relativity Certified Administrator credential preferred

Why this role

This is an opportunity to take on a senior-level position with real influence, leading and training docketing staff while ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.