Senior Docketing Lead – Litigation & Bankruptcy

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, seeks a Senior Docket Specialist to support its litigation and bankruptcy practice groups. You will manage deadlines, ensure compliance with court rules, and guide staff through complex calendaring challenges.

This role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to process improvements. The position emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and cross-office support within a

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle changing demands.
• Proven ability to prioritize high-volume, high-risk matters with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Calendar deadlines into the Firm’s electronic docketing system and apply rules-based trigger technology where appropriate.
• Serve as subject matter expert on federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy court rules and procedural requirements.
• Identify potential calendaring risks and proactively recommend corrective action.
• Use internal and external resources to ascertain correct case information.
• Research and resolve complex docketing questions and provide guidance to attorneys, legal support staff, and other docketing specialists.
• Maintain a full understanding of bankruptcy, litigation, and appellate processes and rules.
• Conduct research as needed.
• Assist in training new docket staff on department policies, procedures, and software systems.
• Lead special projects as needed.
• Generate reports and provide case information from the courts or the firm’s electronic docket system to Case Teams.
• Provide court processes and procedural information to attorneys and legal support.
• Serve as a trusted resource to attorneys and legal staff regarding complex procedural issues and calendaring requirements.
• Assist with other docket-related projects/assignments to facilitate cross-office support.
• Recommend improvements to departmental procedures and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce risk.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

eDockets

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, seeks a Senior Docket Specialist to support its litigation and bankruptcy practice groups. You will manage deadlines, ensure compliance with court rules, and guide staff through complex calendaring challenges.

This role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to process improvements. The position emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and cross-office support within a