Remote Litigation Docketing Specialist

Akerman LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP seeks a Litigation Docketing Specialist to ensure timely calendaring of cases in the centralized docketing system (CompuLaw) across federal, appellate, and state courts nationwide.

You will respond to calls and emails, maintain the docketing inbox, and support docketing coverage for all U.S. jurisdictions under the Docketing Manager. A Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of docketing experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years of docketing experience required.
• Proficient with rules-based docketing.
• Computer proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Handle all facets of docketing, including calendaring deadlines in federal, appellate and state court cases nationwide.
• Review documents, correspondence, and emails to determine deadlines and apply key code entries in the docketing system.
• Respond to case teams to ensure docket entries are accurate.
• Answer procedural questions related to date calculations.
• Assist in investigating docket issues and respond to inquiries from attorneys.
• Research court cases electronically to maintain an accurate record.
• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of court rules and procedures in all court systems, including federal and state courts, and arbitration forums.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by Docketing Manager.

Skills

Docketing

Calendaring

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

CompuLaw (experience)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5-7 years docketing experience

Tools

CompuLaw

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks a Litigation Docketing Specialist to ensure timely calendaring of cases in the centralized docketing system (CompuLaw) across federal, appellate, and state courts nationwide.

You will respond to calls and emails, maintain the docketing inbox, and support docketing coverage for all U.S. jurisdictions under the Docketing Manager. A Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of docketing experience is required.