Senior Docket Specialist — Litigation & Bankruptcy

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

401(k) plan

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a Senior Docket Specialist to support litigation and bankruptcy teams. The role requires working under pressure, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to changing demands within a national firm.

You will calendar deadlines, apply rules-based triggers, and act as a subject matter expert on federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy procedures. The position includes mentoring, cross-office support, and process-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of docketing experience with a rules-based calendaring system (e.g., CompuLaw, CourtAlert, eDockets).
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy rules and procedures.
• Experience with electronic filings in Illinois state and federal courts (Chicago Office).
• Ability to independently resolve complex calendaring and procedural issues.
• Experience mentoring or training team members.

Responsibilities

• Calendar deadlines into the Firm’s docketing system and apply rules-based triggers.
• Serve as subject matter expert on court rules and procedural requirements.
• Identify calendaring risks and propose corrective actions.
• Research and resolve complex docketing questions for attorneys and staff.
• Train new docket staff on policies, procedures, and software systems.
• Lead special projects and generate reports from the docket system.

Skills

Docketing

Calendaring

Rule interpretation

Training / mentoring

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

eDockets

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a Senior Docket Specialist to support litigation and bankruptcy teams. The role requires working under pressure, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to changing demands within a national firm.

You will calendar deadlines, apply rules-based triggers, and act as a subject matter expert on federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy procedures. The position includes mentoring, cross-office support, and process-improvement initiatives.