Law Firm
Baltimore, MD
Legal Staff Other in Baltimore, MD
Legal Staff
3-5 yrs required
No
Job Title: Docket Specialist
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
- Collaborate with the docketing team for various responsibilities, including legal research and responding to procedural inquiries using internal tools, PACER, Practical Guidance, and online resources.
- Stay informed on procedural best practices by attending monthly team meetings, following case trends, and rule changes.
- Work with application support specialists to maintain and monitor updates of court rules and procedures.
- Monitor all court filings, extract sensitive critical dates, and modify dates with additional text when necessary to supplement CourtAlert automated Rule-Set information.
- Record key documents and deadlines in the CourtAlert Docketing and Case Management System, calculating procedural due dates according to applicable laws.
- Request Intake Forms and open new cases in CourtAlert.
- Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, providing timely responses to inquiries about calendared events, court procedures, pleadings, and any updates to compliance dates in the docketing system.
- Assist with researching docket issues, responding to inquiries, and supporting special projects, including peer training, as assigned by the National Docket Manager.
Education and Experience Information:
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- Strong proficiency with CourtAlert or similar rules-based docket management software.
- Skilled in interpreting and managing deadline-related information.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with attorneys, staff, and colleagues on all docketing matters.
- Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm.
Salary Information:
- Minimum salary: USD $52,
- Maximum salary: USD $83,
The Docket Specialist role at the law firm involves providing comprehensive litigation docketing services across multiple offices. The position requires advising legal teams on court rules, reviewing critical dates for compliance, and handling risk management tasks. The candidate must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and court personnel. The role emphasizes maintaining up-to-date knowledge of procedural best practices and ensuring accurate record-keeping within the CourtAlert system. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, proficiency in docket management software, and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions. The position offers a competitive salary range and benefits, with the potential for a hybrid remote work option.
May 19, 2025
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