Litigation Docketing Specialist: Deadlines & Filings

Friedman Williams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams in New York City is seeking a Docketing Clerk to manage the firm’s litigation docket and calendars with precision. You will calculate deadlines, monitor court events, and support attorneys with filings and research on federal and state rules.

The role requires 1–2 years of docketing or litigation support experience, proficiency with CM/ECF, NYSCEF, PACER, and Adobe Acrobat, and strong organizational skills to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years in a law firm's docketing or litigation support environment.
• Experience with rules-based docketing systems and electronic filing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, docket, and calendar court deadlines and hearings using the docketing system.
• Maintain litigation calendars reflecting new filings and scheduling changes.
• Prepare and distribute calendar reports and communicate upcoming deadlines to attorneys.
• Review case records for accuracy of parties, judges, attorneys, filings, and deadlines.
• Submit electronic filings in federal and state courts nationwide; ensure compliance with rules.
• Research court rules and procedures; stay current on changes and practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CM/ECF

NYSCEF

PACER

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Friedman Williams in New York City is seeking a Docketing Clerk to manage the firm’s litigation docket and calendars with precision. You will calculate deadlines, monitor court events, and support attorneys with filings and research on federal and state rules.

The role requires 1–2 years of docketing or litigation support experience, proficiency with CM/ECF, NYSCEF, PACER, and Adobe Acrobat, and strong organizational skills to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.