Litigation Docketing Specialist & Paralegal Support

Paycom; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Docketing Specialist/Paralegal to manage litigation deadlines and support attorneys with substantive paralegal work in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in docketing, calendaring, and interpreting court rules; strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters; familiarity with court filings and legal research; proficiency with MS Word/Outlook/Excel.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years in paralegal, litigation support, docketing, calendaring, or case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain litigation dockets, including deadlines, hearings, and filings.
• Review court orders and pleadings for accurate calendaring and compliance with court rules.
• Maintain calendars, prepare docket reports, and assist attorneys with filing requirements.
• Provide substantive paralegal support: legal research, document drafting, discovery, and case management.
• Organize case files and communicate with clients, courts, and external parties.

Skills

Docketing

Litigation support

Legal research

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ComпаLaw

Relativity

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Paycom is seeking a Docketing Specialist/Paralegal to manage litigation deadlines and support attorneys with substantive paralegal work in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in docketing, calendaring, and interpreting court rules; strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters; familiarity with court filings and legal research; proficiency with MS Word/Outlook/Excel.