Docket Specialist - Litigation

Polsinelli•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Polsinelli is seeking a Docket Specialist to join their centralized docketing team. The firm emphasizes a dynamic environment where team members can thrive and bring their professional passions to work. This role involves reviewing legal documents, calculating deadlines, and maintaining the firm's docketing system.

Requirements

3-5 years of docketing, relevant legal support, or equivalent experience in a law firm or legal services environment is required.
Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
E-filing and familiarity with PACER and Electronic Court Filings (ECFs).
Knowledge and understanding of the litigation process.

Nice To Haves

College degree and/or paralegal certification (or equivalent experience) preferred.
Experience with Aderant CompuLaw or other docketing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and interpret pleadings, court orders, notices, and other legal documents to identify and calculate critical deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules, statutes, local procedures, and Firm docketing protocols.
Research and interpret Federal, State, and Local rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
Enter, update, and maintain deadlines and other critical dates in the Firm’s centralized docketing system.
Perform quality-control reviews of docket entries and deadline calculations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Firm procedures.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff on understanding all aspects of docketing and processes in a timely and professional manner.
Assist Docketing team members as backup and provide additional support as needed.
Actively interact and collaborate with team members to provide deliverables and service to the highest and most sustainable level of quality and professionalism.
Effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Assume additional duties and/or responsibilities, as requested.