Litigation Docketing Specialist

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a senior-level Litigation Docketing Specialist to join our Cleveland legal team. The role requires advanced expertise in rule-based calendaring systems and the ability to lead and train docketing staff while ensuring accuracy across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include calendaring, data maintenance, and reporting for litigation teams, with ongoing monitoring of court rule updates and collaboration with attorneys and court personnel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Docketing experience

Calendaring proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Relativity Certified Administrator (R|

Tools

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

eDockets

Relativity

Job description

We’re recruiting for a senior-level Litigation Docketing Specialist to join our client’s Cleveland legal team. This role requires 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

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