Litigation Docketing Specialist — Precision & Deadlines

Polsinelli; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance and benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

ID Theft insurance

Long-term disability benefits

Short-term disability benefits

Parking/Transit reimbursement

401(k) benefits

Employee assistance benefits

Job summary

Polsinelli is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our centralized docketing team in Dallas. The role focuses on identifying deadlines, interpreting court rules, and maintaining accurate docket entries in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of docketing experience, is proficient with docketing systems such as Aderant CompuLaw, and can collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure precise deadlines and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of docketing, legal support, or equivalent experience in a law firm or legal services environment
• Experience with Aderant CompuLaw or other docketing systems preferred
• College degree and/or paralegal certification (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook (Microsoft Office)

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret pleadings, court orders, notices, and other legal documents to identify and calculate deadlines
• Research and interpret Federal, State, and Local rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions
• Enter, update, and maintain deadlines in the Firm’s centralized docketing system
• Perform quality-control reviews of docket entries and deadline calculations for accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff on docketing processes
• Assist Docketing team members as backup and provide additional support as needed
• Interact and collaborate with team to deliver high-quality, timely service
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Assume additional duties as requested

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Prioritization

Verbal & written communication

Ownership of workload

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

E-filing / PACER / ECFs

Litigation process knowledge

Education

College degree / Paralegal certification

Tools

Aderant CompuLaw

Job description

Polsinelli is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our centralized docketing team in Dallas. The role focuses on identifying deadlines, interpreting court rules, and maintaining accurate docket entries in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of docketing experience, is proficient with docketing systems such as Aderant CompuLaw, and can collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure precise deadlines and high-quality service.