Litigation Docket Clerk jobs in Illinois

Litigation Docket Clerk tracks important legal and filing deadlines for designated clients and cases. Maintains the docketing database, recording all necessary court appearances, meetings, and deadlines. Being a Litigation Docket Clerk generates reports detailing action items and due dates. Monitors deadlines and follows up with attorneys and paralegals as necessary to ensure docketing deadlines are met. Additionally, Litigation Docket Clerk requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Litigation Docket Clerk works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Litigation Docket Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Docket Clerk
  • Sinars Slowikowski Tomaska LLC
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Description

    A mid-size Chicago law firm seeking full-time Docket Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate must be a motivated self-starter with a high level of attention to detail and must possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must also be able to work well in a team environment while being able to independently follow through on a task from start to finish with minimal direction. Along with your resume and cover letter, please send your salary requirements.


    Job Description:

    This position will involve assisting the docket department and the firms' docket needs for our busy attorneys. This involves saving and processing court documents, scanning and copying case-related documents, and assigning trial dates. In addition, the docket clerk must be able to handle other overflow assignments as needed.


    Essential Functions:

    1. Track, save and process court filings on court electronic docket websites.
    2. Administer Firm’s docket database. This includes entering case related information into data fields within the case management software, sending to-dos and emails to attorneys, calendaring hearings, depositions, trial dates, etc.
    3. Help to schedule upcoming hearings and coordinate coverage.
    4. Assist the docket specialists with tasks related to opening and closing of cases and new client transfers.
    5. Making occasional trips to nearby court. 


    The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the firm, as requested by his/her supervisor or manager. 

    Requirements

     

    1. Associates degree or equivalent law firm experience 
    2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
    3. Must be familiar with court dockets, court procedures, and electronic filing websites. 
    4. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. 
    5. Must be detail-oriented and possess a high level or organizational and time management skills.
    6. Must be able to meet tight deadlines with accuracy.

    Preferred Education and Experience:

    • Previous law firm experience.

    Our firm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Military status, or Veteran status.

  • 5 Days Ago

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Docket Clerk
  • Mayer Brown LLP
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview Mayer Brown LLP is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centers across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Docket Specialist
  • Hinshaw & Culbertson
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Docket Specialist Location: Flexible and in any state where the firm has an office. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Docket ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Docket Specialist
  • Sinars Slowikowski Tomaska LLC
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionA mid-size Chicago law firm seeking full-time Docket Specialist. The ideal candidate must be a motivated self-starter with a high level of attention to detail and must possess the ability t...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Docket Specialist
  • Vedder Price Opportunities
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Docket Specialist. This position is responsible for supporting the Litigation, Labor and Bankruptcy practice areas firm wide. Strong administrative, orga...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Docket Specialist
  • Vedder Price
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionVedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Docket Specialist. This position is responsible for supporting the Litigation, Labor and Bankruptcy practice areas firm wide. Strong administr...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Court/Docket Clerk
  • Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
  • New York, NY
  • Description This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Docketing Clerk
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
  • New York, NY
  • Paul, Weiss is looking to hire an experienced Docketing Clerk to join the Managing Attorney's Office. Responsibilities: ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Docketing Coordinator
  • Eversheds Sutherland
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Job Description Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Docketing Coordinator in the Atlanta office at Eve...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Law Firm Docket Clerk
  • Beacon Hill
  • Miami, FL
  • To Apply for this Job Click Here International Law Firm seeks a Docketing Clerk to join their Downtown Miami office. The...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Assistant - Judicial Foreclosure
  • SouthLaw P C
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits 401k with Matching Up To 3%, Over a 3 Year Vesting Period Fuel Adjustment Medic...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Docket Clerk
  • CLYDE UK SERVICES COMPANY
  • Chicago, IL
  • The Role The Docket Clerk tracks important legal and filing deadlines for designated clients and cases. Manages and revi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Docket Clerk
  • CLYDE UK SERVICES COMPANY
  • New York, NY
  • The Role The Docket Clerk tracks important legal and filing deadlines for designated clients and cases. Manages and revi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Immigration Docketing Clerk/ Paralegal
  • Undisclosed
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description This is an excellent career opportunity for an, experienced docketing paralegal within t...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Litigation Docket Clerk jobs
$60,841 to $81,561

Litigation Docket Clerk in Knoxville, TN
The Litigation Docketing Clerk is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.  Above all, the Docket Clerk must fulfill the needs of the firm in a manner which is consistent with the Firm’s Core Values.
February 06, 2020
Litigation Docket Clerk in Boulder, CO
The Litigation Docket Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate calendaring of cases in the centralized litigation docketing system, responding to calls, emails, and maintaining the docketing inbox.
December 14, 2019