Remote Docket Specialist — Legal Calendaring & Deadlines

AMS Staffing, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Docket Specialist in Chicago, IL to support attorneys and staff with centralized docketing services. The role requires entering, maintaining, and monitoring calendar events within CompuLaw while ensuring compliance with federal and state rules.

You will review notices, respond to procedural questions, generate docket reports, and perform quality checks. A strong attention to detail and familiarity with litigation practices are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation docketing and calendaring.
• Proficiency with CompuLaw or similar rules-based calendaring systems.
• Strong organizational and deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and monitor litigation dates in CompuLaw per court rules.
• Research court rules and respond to procedural questions from attorneys.
• Review notices and correspondence; generate docket reports; perform QC on entries.
• Complete special projects for the Docket Administrator and Senior Manager.

Skills

Legal terminology

Federal & state rules

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Overtime travel willingness

Education

Associate Degree/Paralegal Certificate

Tools

CompuLaw

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

AMS Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Docket Specialist in Chicago, IL to support attorneys and staff with centralized docketing services. The role requires entering, maintaining, and monitoring calendar events within CompuLaw while ensuring compliance with federal and state rules.

You will review notices, respond to procedural questions, generate docket reports, and perform quality checks. A strong attention to detail and familiarity with litigation practices are essential for success in this