Paralegal/Docketing Specialist

Key Resource Group, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Buffalo law firm seeks a Paralegal/Docketing Specialist to manage litigation deadlines, maintain calendars, and provide substantive paralegal support to attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role involves reviewing orders and pleadings for compliance with local, state, and federal rules, preparing docket reports, and communicating upcoming deadlines to the legal team.

You will support discovery, document drafting, and court filings while maintaining organized files and client

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting court rules and calculating deadlines.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and judgment in fast-paced legal environments.
• Paralegal experience with docketing and case management.
• Excellent communication with attorneys, clients, courts, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation dockets, calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and filing requirements.
• Review court orders, pleadings, and legal documents for compliance with rules.
• Prepare docket reports and communicate deadlines to attorneys and staff.
• Provide paralegal support including legal research, drafting, discovery, and court filings.
• Maintain organized case files and client records; communicate professionally with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure quality client service and confidentiality.

Skills

Docketing management

Court rules interpretation

Legal research

Attention to detail

Job description

Premier Buffalo law firm seeks a Paralegal/Docketing Specialist to manage litigation deadlines, maintain accurate court calendars, and provide substantive paralegal support. The ideal candidate has experience interpreting court rules, calculating deadlines, and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy, organization, and judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation dockets, calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and filing requirements
• Review court orders, pleadings, and legal documents to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal court rules
• Prepare docket reports and communicate upcoming deadlines to attorneys and legal staff
• Provide paralegal support, including legal research, document drafting, discovery, case management, and court filings
• Maintain organized case files and client records while communicating professionally with clients, courts, and external parties
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure quality client service, confidentiality, and efficient processes
• Perform additional duties as assigned