Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist (Onsite)

HireNow Staffing•Atlanta, GA

1d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a highly regarded law firm to identify a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist for its Atlanta office. This is a critical, senior-level role for a docketing professional who understands that court deadlines are non-negotiable and precision matters. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in litigation calendaring, strong familiarity with rule-based docketing platforms, and a proven ability to support high-volume litigation teams across multiple jurisdictions. This opportunity is best suited for someone with law firm longevity, exceptional attention to detail, and confidence serving as a go-to resource for docketing accuracy, court rule compliance, and internal training.

Requirements

5–7 years of direct litigation docketing experience within a law firm environment
Hands-on proficiency with Aderant CompuLaw or a similar rule-based docketing system (CourtAlert, eDockets, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and litigation procedures
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex filings and extract enforceable deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Prior experience mentoring, training, or serving as a lead resource within a docketing team
Ability to work fully onsite in Atlanta, GA
Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship now or in the future)
Comfort with the stated compensation range of $75,000 – $85,000

Nice To Haves

Multi-jurisdiction docketing experience supporting national litigation practices
Background developing internal training guides, desk manuals, or reference tools
Experience assisting with firm-wide calendaring process improvements
Familiarity with additional litigation support technologies and document management systems

Responsibilities

Reviewing litigation documents to identify critical filing dates, hearing schedules, and procedural deadlines
Creating, updating, and auditing docket entries within Aderant CompuLaw (or a comparable rule-based calendaring system)
Manually calculating deadlines when rules require independent interpretation across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Monitoring docket integrity and generating deadline reports for attorneys and litigation teams
Researching and tracking ongoing updates to court rules and procedural changes
Acting as a senior resource to support best practices and consistency across the docketing function
Mentoring junior docketing staff and assisting with internal training materials and documentation
Collaborating directly with attorneys, court personnel, and administrative teams to resolve docketing-related inquiries
Supporting the Docketing Manager with special projects, workflow improvements, and firm-wide initiatives