Litigation Docketing Specialist — Precise Court Calendars

The Phoenix Group; New York; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Group in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Docketing Clerk to maintain accurate litigation calendars, track deadlines, file court documents, and support attorneys across cases.

You will manage master and attorney calendars, monitor deadlines per court rules, and prepare docket reports. The role offers growth within a reputable legal services firm committed to precision and compliance.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant legal calendaring and docketing experience.
• Proficiency with legal calendaring systems such as CourtAlert and CompuLaw.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems like PACER, NYSCEF, and legal research tools including Bloomberg Law and CourtLink.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules (e.g., CPLR, FRCP).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the firm’s master litigation calendar and individual attorney calendars.
• Calculate, track, and monitor litigation deadlines per court rules and procedural requirements.
• Prepare customized docket reports and case status updates as needed.
• Conduct case research, monitor case activity, and coordinate with external vendors for court documents.
• File and serve court documents electronically and manually in state and federal courts.
• Collaborate with the Managing Clerk’s Office to ensure docket accuracy and system integrity.
• Assist with court services, including retrieving court decisions, submitting filings, and managing process servers.
• Respond to case team inquiries regarding deadlines and court rules.
• Support cross-functional projects like docket audits, motion and appeals tracking, and reporting.
• Provide administrative support, including accurate time entry and general office functions.

Skills

Legal calendaring

Docketing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CourtAlert

CompuLaw

PACER

NYSCEF

Bloomberg Law

CourtLink

Job description

The Phoenix Group in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Docketing Clerk to maintain accurate litigation calendars, track deadlines, file court documents, and support attorneys across cases.

You will manage master and attorney calendars, monitor deadlines per court rules, and prepare docket reports. The role offers growth within a reputable legal services firm committed to precision and compliance.