Senior Docket & Rules Specialist

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in the United States seeks a Senior Docket Specialist to support its litigation and bankruptcy teams. The role requires meticulous calendar management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

You will advise on federal, state, appellate and bankruptcy rules, train junior staff, lead special projects, generate court reports, and help improve workflows to reduce risk while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior docketing experience with a rules-based calendaring system.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy rules.
• Experience with electronic filings in Illinois state and federal courts (Chicago Office).
• Ability to mentor or train team members.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Calendar deadlines into the Firm's docketing system and apply rules-based triggers.
• Serve as subject matter expert on court rules and procedures.
• Identify calendaring risks and recommend corrective action.
• Research and resolve complex docketing questions and provide guidance to attorneys and staff.
• Train new docket staff on policies, procedures, and systems.
• Lead special projects and generate reports from the docket system.

Skills

Docketing systems

Rule interpretation

Research skills

Training others

Project leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

eDockets

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in the United States seeks a Senior Docket Specialist to support its litigation and bankruptcy teams. The role requires meticulous calendar management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

You will advise on federal, state, appellate and bankruptcy rules, train junior staff, lead special projects, generate court reports, and help improve workflows to reduce risk while maintaining accuracy.