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Tucker Ellis LLP · 1 day ago

Docket Specialist- Hybrid

Cleveland, OH, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Docket Specialist to join our Cleveland office. This position will support the Business Litigation Group by managing and maintaining the firm’s litigation calendar and docketing system to ensure compliance with all court rules and deadlines.

ConsultingLegal

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Enter, track, and monitor all critical dates, deadlines, and events for litigation matters in accordance with local, state, and federal court rules

Review and analyze court filings, correspondence, and orders to ensure accurate docket entries

Maintain and update the firm’s docketing database, verifying accuracy and completeness of data

Distribute daily and weekly docket reports to attorneys, paralegals, and staff

Research and interpret applicable procedural rules to confirm correct calculation of deadlines

Communicate regularly with attorneys and staff to ensure timely awareness of upcoming due dates

Support the development and maintenance of docketing procedures and best practices

Assist with training new users on docketing systems and processes as needed

Coordinate with IT and practice support teams to resolve docketing or software-related issues

Perform other administrative or litigation support duties as assigned

Qualification

Docketing experienceCourt rulesDocketing systems experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsAttention to detailPrioritization skillsTime management skillsEffective communicationCollaborative work

Required

Minimum of three years of docketing experience in a law firm environment, preferably supporting litigation (experience in intellectual property docketing alone will not meet requirements)

Strong knowledge of state, federal, and appellate court rules and procedures

Experience using docketing or calendaring systems such as CourtAlert are highly desirable

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage high volumes of deadlines and data

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and PDF editing software

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment