Legal Staff Other in Boston, MA

Law Firm

Boston, MA

Legal Staff Other in Boston, MA

Legal Staff

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title
Docketing Specialist

Job Responsibilities
The Docketing Specialist at the law firm is tasked with a variety of essential functions that are critical to the operations of the Client Information Risk Services department. These responsibilities include:

- Reviewing electronic mail and filings to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Communicating routinely with attorneys, paralegals, and practice assistants to facilitate smooth operations.
- Participating in or managing assigned projects and tasks for local, regional, or firm-wide initiatives.
- Reviewing records and entering schedules or deadlines into the docketing system as needed.
- Generating and proofreading all routine and specialized docketing system reports and distributing them according to the Docketing Department reporting schedule.
- Reviewing state, federal, and judges’ rules, preferences, and standards for date calculations and distributing the information to team members.
- Recognizing conflicting data before entry into the system.
- Ensuring the retention of source documents/docket confirmation in the Document Management System.
- Staying updated on developments, procedures, and rules in forums where responsible.
- Conducting detailed research into calendaring, jurisdictional rules, and regulations within the docketing software.
- Performing date calculations while applying jurisdictional rules.
- Demonstrating familiarity with docketing department functions, terminology, and information collection methods.

Education and Experience Information
Candidates for the Docketing Specialist position are expected to have the following qualifications:

- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of four years of experience in litigation.
- Preferred experience with CourtAlert or other docketing systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Document Management System (DMS).
- Familiarity with PACER and Electronic Court Filings (ECFs).
- Excellent research, analytical, and reasoning skills, including a demonstrated understanding of how data interrelates.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively communicating and providing explanations to all levels of attorneys and staff in the firm.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments within the parameters of the job functions and perform in an environment with shifting turnaround times.
- Strong ability to take ownership and responsibility for projects or special assignments.
- Solid initiative and independent judgment skills.
- Reliability, dependability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Excellent customer service orientation, a positive and proactive manner, and a strong work ethic.

Salary Information
The salary for the Docketing Specialist position at the law firm varies based on geographic location and other job-related factors as permitted by law. The expected salary ranges for various locations are as follows:

- Colorado: $64,800 to $97,200
- New York State: $59,040 to $107,160
- California: $60,880 to $107,160
- Washington: $67,920 to $101,880
- DC: $67,920 to $101,880
- Baltimore: $60,880 to $91,320
- New Jersey: $71,440 to $107,160
- Illinois: $67,920 to $101,880

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Benefits
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package for their staff, which includes:

- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- A 401(k) matching program
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Affordable Health and Life Insurance, including Dental & Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- An Employee Assistance Program

Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Docketing Specialist position is September 2, 2025.

Please note that the law firm is not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Contact Information
For inquiries, questions can be directed to Megan Becker via email with “Docketing Specialist" in the subject line. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.