Docketing Specialist – Litigation

Akerman LLP

. Handle all facets of docketing, including calendaring deadlines in federal, appellate and state court cases nationwide .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in docketing processes, including calendaring deadlines and applying key code entries in docketing systems. Proficient in interpreting court rules and procedures across various jurisdictions, with strong communication and analytical skills.

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Docketing Specialist ExperienceRules Based DocketingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBankruptcy Court KnowledgeDetail Oriented

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Hard Skills

DocketingDeadline ManagementDocument ReviewDate CalculationCourt Research

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime ManagementAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

CompuLawDocketing System

Industry Keywords

Federal CourtAppellate CourtState CourtU.S. CourtsInternational Courts of Arbitration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Electronically research court cases to maintain an accurate record
Learn and demonstrate knowledge of court rules and procedures in federal and state court jurisdictions, as well as various U.S. and international courts of arbitration
Assist with special projects as assigned by the Docketing Manager
Work under the direct supervision of the Docketing Manager
Provide docketing coverage for all U.S. jurisdictions

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree
5-7 years of experience as a docket specialist
Proficient with rules based docketing
Computer proficient with advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) required
A detail oriented skill set and the ability to budget time efficiently while handling multiple tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to interpret and analyze information
Experience with CompuLaw desired, but not required
Thorough knowledge of Bankruptcy courts (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package