Litigation Docketing Specialist- 3605942

AMS-Staffing-Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 referral bonus

Job summary

AMS Staffing, Inc. is looking for a Litigation Docketing Specialist in Boston, MA. The role involves reviewing and interpreting court deadlines and maintaining accurate case calendars. A hybrid work environment is offered, with 2 days work from home.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of litigation docketing experience in a legal setting and familiarity with federal and state court rules. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are vital for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with litigation docketing or calendaring in a law firm.
• Familiarity with federal and state court rules.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret deadlines from court notices.
• Maintain accurate case calendars.
• Manage federal CM/ECF attorney accounts.

Skills

CourtAlert

iManage

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Kofax Power PDF Advanced

Database management systems

Job description

Location and Terms

• Location: Boston, MA 02210
• Salary/Payrate: $70K-$95K annually + benefits
• Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH)
• Term: Permanent / Full-time
• Referral Fee: $500 referral bonus available

Job Overview

Candidates must have iManage, CourtAlert, or similar software experience.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and docket deadlines from incoming court notices and filings in CourtAlert.
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines based on applicable procedural rules.
• Maintain accurate case calendars and respond to case team requests for deadline calendaring.
• Monitor court activity and update docket entries and deadlines as needed.
• Work with the firm's West Coast docketing specialist to develop and standardize workflows and docketing practices across offices.
• Support centralization of certain electronic filing functions.
• Manage setup and maintenance of federal CM/ECF attorney accounts, including multifactor authentication.
• Ensure that docket entries and deadlines comply with applicable procedural rules and firm practices.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred.
• 3 years of work experience with litigation docketing or calendaring in a law firm or legal services environment.
• Familiarity with federal and state court rules, in particular California, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey (multi‑jurisdiction experience is a plus).
• Experience with litigation docketing software (CourtAlert or similar systems preferred).
• Familiarity with federal CM/ECF filing systems and Massachusetts state eFiling.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret court notices and deadlines accurately.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage time‑sensitive tasks.
• High degree of proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office, PDF tools (e.g., Kofax Power PDF Advanced), document management systems (e.g., iManage/FileSite), and database management/administration systems.

Additional Skills and Essential Functions

• Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofing for content and context.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and practical judgment.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and deadlines, delegating workload when necessary.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities under pressure.
• Detail‑oriented and self‑motivated.
• Ability to collaborate with team members throughout the firm.
• Flexibility, including the ability to travel to other offices from time‑to‑time.
• Adaptable to last‑minute changes and disruptions, and able to accommodate overtime work as required.