Litigation Docketing Specialist - Remote Option ...

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 26 offices throughout the United States. Akerman is seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist. This position is responsible for the timely and accurate calendaring of cases in the centralized litigation docketing system (CompuLaw), responding to calls, emails, and maintaining the docketing inbox. This role provides docketing coverage for all U.S. jurisdictions in a timely and accurate fashion. This position works under the direct supervision of the Docketing Manager.Responsibilities:Handle all facets of docketing, including calendaring deadlines in federal, appellate and state court cases nationwide;Review documents, correspondence, and e-mails to determine deadlines and apply applicable key code entries in the Firm's docketing system;Respond to case teams to ensure that docket entries are accurate;Answer procedural questions related to date calculations;Assist in the investigation of docket issues and respond to procedural inquiries from attorneys;Know how to electronically research court cases to maintain an accurate record;Responsible for learning and demonstrating knowledge of court rules and procedures in all court systems, including federal and state court jurisdictions, as well as various U.S. and international courts of arbitration; andAssist with special projects as assigned by Docketing Manager.Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience as a docket specialistProficient with rules based docketingComputer proficient with advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) requiredA detail oriented skill set and have the ability to budget time efficiently while handling multiple tasksExcellent verbal and written communication skillsThe ability to interpret and analyze informationExperience with CompuLaw desired, but not requiredThorough knowledge of NYSCEF (preferred) and CM ECF systems (required)Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours) Schedule: Monday through Friday Salary range: $88,400 - $118,000 (Actual salary is based on experience and job qualifications.) Bonus: Discretionary holiday bonus Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan, and Transportation ProgramPlease submit your resume and salary requirements. EOE#LI-LS1

Created: 2025-02-02