Litigation Docketing Specialist - 37.5h/wk

Parker Poe; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Poe is seeking a Docketing Paralegal to join our Charlotte or Raleigh office. The role offers a regular schedule of 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours per week) with additional hours as needed for business needs.

The candidate will review pleadings for deadlines, verify dates, and maintain docketing data, while supporting attorneys and staff with Outlook calendar integrations and procedural knowledge. A strong team player with litigation experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience supporting litigation teams and calendaring deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Familiar with docketing software and MS Office; strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state court procedures and electronic filing.
• Team player who can work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings and court filings for response deadlines.
• Verify response dates and deadlines and enter information into the docketing database.
• Track, maintain and update case information in the docketing database.
• Perform administrative duties in support of docketing.
• Continually review, research and interpret the rules of civil procedure in state and federal courts.
• Provide proactive support to attorneys and staff to ensure docketing deadlines and court appearances are integrated into Outlook calendars.
• Maintain and improve processes to ensure accurate entry of docketed deadlines.
• Adhere to firm policies and guidelines.
• Additional duties as assigned by Office of General Counsel Attorneys and leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Prioritization

Deadline management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

CompuLaw

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Parker Poe is seeking a Docketing Paralegal to join our Charlotte or Raleigh office. The role offers a regular schedule of 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours per week) with additional hours as needed for business needs.

The candidate will review pleadings for deadlines, verify dates, and maintain docketing data, while supporting attorneys and staff with Outlook calendar integrations and procedural knowledge. A strong team player with litigation experience is essential.