Senior Litigation Docketing Paralegal

Phillips Lytle LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Docketing Specialist/Paralegal to manage litigation deadlines and assist attorneys with substantive paralegal work. The role requires direct docketing experience, familiarity with court rules, and the ability to deliver accurate, timely support in a fast-paced legal environment.

The ideal candidate will maintain calendars, prepare docket reports, perform legal research, draft documents, and collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure excellent

Qualifications

• Two years of paralegal or docketing experience.
• Experience with court rules and deadlines.
• Paralegal certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain litigation dockets, including deadlines, hearings, filings, and other events.
• Review court orders and pleadings to ensure accurate calendaring and compliance with rules.
• Maintain litigation calendars, monitor deadlines, and prepare docket reports.

Skills

Docketing

Litigation support

Legal research

Time management

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Education

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CompuLaw

Relativity

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Docketing Specialist/Paralegal to manage litigation deadlines and assist attorneys with substantive paralegal work. The role requires direct docketing experience, familiarity with court rules, and the ability to deliver accurate, timely support in a fast-paced legal environment.

The ideal candidate will maintain calendars, prepare docket reports, perform legal research, draft documents, and collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure excellent