Remote Docketing Specialist - Central Time

Strategic Employment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Employment is seeking a Docketing Specialist to own comprehensive litigation and non-litigation calendaring across our firm matters. The role requires remotely coordinating deadlines, maintaining entries for accuracy, and keeping attorneys informed to prevent risk.

You will research court rules, collaborate with attorneys and staff, and back up team members while supporting day-to-day litigation operations. Central time zone alignment and remote work are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining calendars and deadlines for multiple practice areas.
• Familiarity with state, federal and appellate court rules and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to escalate risks early.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrity of the firm’s docketing system and ensure calendar accuracy.
• Research court rules to determine filing deadlines and responses.
• Maintain communication with attorneys and paralegals about assignments and changes.
• Escalate emerging calendar issues before they become risks to deadlines.
• Attach documents to docketing events and generate reports for teams.

Skills

Docketing

Attention to detail

Litigation calendars

Independent judgment

Communication with attorneys

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary degree preferred

Tools

PACER

ECF

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Employment is seeking a Docketing Specialist to own comprehensive litigation and non-litigation calendaring across our firm matters. The role requires remotely coordinating deadlines, maintaining entries for accuracy, and keeping attorneys informed to prevent risk.

You will research court rules, collaborate with attorneys and staff, and back up team members while supporting day-to-day litigation operations. Central time zone alignment and remote work are provided.