Senior Docket Specialist

Hinshaw & Culbertson • Tampa, FL

22h

About The Position

The Senior Docket Specialist supports the Firm’s litigation and bankruptcy practice groups. The role requires strong organization and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing demands, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The specialist serves as a subject matter expert on court rules and procedures, resolves complex docketing questions, advises attorneys and legal staff, helps train new staff, and contributes to projects and workflow improvements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of prior docketing experience with a rules-based calendaring system, such as CompuLaw, CourtAlert, or eDockets.
• Advanced working knowledge of federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy rules, with the ability to review and interpret them.
• Experience with electronic filings in Illinois state court and federal courts (Chicago Office only).
• Advanced working knowledge of federal and state court processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise interpreting complex federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy procedural rules.
• Ability to independently resolve complex calendaring and procedural issues.
• Experience mentoring or training team members.
• Experience participating in process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize high-volume, high-risk matters while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing demands, and work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Calendar deadlines in the Firm’s electronic docketing system and apply rules-based trigger technology where appropriate.
• Serve as a 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 courts or the Firm’s electronic docket system to Case Teams.
• Provide court-process and procedural information to attorneys and legal support staff.
• Serve as a trusted resource regarding complex procedural issues and calendaring requirements.
• Assist with docket-related projects and assignments to facilitate cross-office support.
• Recommend improvements to departmental procedures and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce risk.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible benefits program.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Supportive environment that encourages work-life balance and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED