Docketing Specialist - Remote (Central and Midwest candidates)

Are you a legal docketing professional who enjoys the precision and responsibility that comes with managing deadlines?

Join a nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys and offices across North America and Europe. This is an opportunity to become part of a growing, centralized docketing team supporting a sophisticated litigation practice in a fully remote environment. The ideal candidate is a career docketing professional with strong knowledge of court rules, deadline management, and legal docketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Review court filings, notices, and orders to identify and calculate critical deadlines.
• Apply court rules and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain accurate docket calendars and case deadlines.
• Monitor case activity and communicate deadlines to legal teams.
• Utilize docketing and case management systems to support litigation matters.
• Partner with attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff to ensure compliance with filing and scheduling requirements.

Requirements

• Expertise in legal docketing.
• Strong understanding of court rules and deadline calculation.
• Experience with docketing software and legal case management systems.
• Ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work with accuracy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Stable career history within docketing, litigation support, or related legal operations functions preferred.

Why This Role?

• Fully remote opportunity with a respected Am Law 100 law firm.
• Join a dedicated docketing team where your expertise is valued and relied upon.
• Be part of a newly expanded and centralized function receiving significant investment from leadership.
• Opportunity to help shape processes and grow alongside the team.
• Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and long-term career stability.