Litigation Docketing Specialist

Thomas Talent Network, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Talent Network, LLC is seeking a senior-level Litigation Docketing Specialist to support its Cincinnati legal team. The role requires advanced expertise in rule-based calendaring, handling deadlines across multiple jurisdictions, and guiding docketing staff.

You will interpret documents, maintain docket information, produce reliable reports, and stay current on court-rule changes. Onsite position with emphasis on training and leadership within the docketing group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation docketing experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules.
• Advanced accuracy in rule-based calendaring and deadline calculation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead, train and mentor docketing staff.

Responsibilities

• Interpret legal documents and identify critical dates.
• Create and update events in docketing systems like CompuLaw.
• Calculate deadlines manually when required.
• Maintain accurate docket data and generate reports.
• Monitor court-rule changes and train staff.
• Collaborate with attorneys and court personnel.
• Support the Docketing Manager on special projects.

Tools

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

eDockets

Job description

Our client is seeking a senior-level Litigation Docketing Specialist to support its Cincinnati legal team. This role requires advanced expertise in rule-based calendaring systems, strong knowledge of litigation procedures, and the ability to lead, train and support docketing staff while maintaining accuracy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The Litigation Docketing Specialist will interpret legal documents, identify critical deadlines, maintain accurate docket information and support litigation teams with reliable calendaring and reporting. The role also monitors court-rule changes, supports procedural training and works closely with attorneys, staff, court personnel and docketing leadership.

Onsite / No Remote. Systems: CompuLaw / CourtAlert.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Interpret legal documents and identify critical litigation dates
• - Create and update events in Aderant CompuLaw
• - Calculate deadlines manually when required
• - Maintain precise docket data and generate litigation reports
• - Research federal, state and local court rules and procedures
• - Track procedural and court-rule changes
• - Develop training materials and mentor docketing staff
• - Collaborate with attorneys, staff and court personnel
• - Support the Docketing Manager with special projects and firm-wide initiatives

What You'll Need:

• - 5+ years of litigation docketing experience
• - Experience with CompuLaw, CourtAlert or eDockets
• - Strong knowledge of litigation processes and court rules
• - Advanced accuracy in rule-based calendaring and deadline calculation
• - Strong Microsoft Office skills
• - Relativity Certified Administrator credential preferred
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• - Ability to perform accurately under tight deadlines
• - Leadership, training and team-support capabilities

Compensation: $58,000-$75,000 annual salary.