Senior E-Filing & Docketing Specialist (Litigation)

National Docketing Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

National Docketing Association is seeking a Litigation Docket & Court Services Specialist to provide expert, day-to-day support in docketing, rules, and filings across federal and state courts, with NY/NJ/DE specialization. You will ensure compliant electronic filings and high-quality docket entries in a busy litigation environment.

The role requires senior-level expertise, meticulous risk management, and confidentiality in all client matters, while supporting attorneys and paralegals with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent litigation docketing and court filing experience in a mid-to-large law firm.
• Strong knowledge of NJ, NY and DE state and federal court rules.
• Experience with rules-based docketing systems and e-filing databases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute electronic filing of pleadings, motions, and complex documents in federal, state, and appellate courts nationwide.
• Serve as resident expert on filing logistics and court protocols for NY, NJ, and DE courts (NYSCEF, eCourts, eFlex).
• Advise attorneys on local court rules and filing requirements; resolve electronic filing rejections.
• Audit docket data for accuracy and verify deadlines in Milana/Complying systems.
• Calculate deadlines per FRCP, CPLR, NJ Court Rules, and Delaware rules; input into docketing software.
• Review documents for redaction, formatting, and exhibit requirements; ensure compliance.
• Provide bar admissions support and mentor junior docketing staff when needed.
• Maintain high-quality controls and risk management in all filings.

Skills

Procedural Expertise

Uncompromising Accuracy

Composure Under Pressure

Professional Communication

Tools

Milana/CompuLaw

NYSCEF/ECF/PM

PACER/ECF

iManage

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

National Docketing Association is seeking a Litigation Docket & Court Services Specialist to provide expert, day-to-day support in docketing, rules, and filings across federal and state courts, with NY/NJ/DE specialization. You will ensure compliant electronic filings and high-quality docket entries in a busy litigation environment.

The role requires senior-level expertise, meticulous risk management, and confidentiality in all client matters, while supporting attorneys and paralegals with