Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Senior Docketing Specialist
Location : Houston,77002
Salary / Payrate : $85K-$100K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment : Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote)
Term : Permanent
Bachelor’s degree required : No
Referral Fee : AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-JS1
Our client, an esteemed global law firm, is seeking an experienced legal docketing professional to join their team. This position involves managing critical court deadlines, tracking legal filings, and updating calendaring systems across multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on Texas court experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update court calendars and litigation timelines using legal docketing tools
- Input and monitor court deadlines for federal and state cases
- Process incoming filings and legal documentation
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure accuracy of calendar entries
- Use firm systems to onboard new legal matters
- Generate, review, and distribute reports from calendaring software
- Respond promptly and precisely to internal inquiries
- Stay up-to-date with legal procedural rules and firm protocols
- Uphold data confidentiality and ensure information integrity
- Perform various clerical and administrative tasks as assigned
Skills & Competencies
Proficient in state and federal electronic and traditional filing systemsSolid understanding of court rules and litigation proceduresExperienced with legal calendaring systemsFamiliarity with PACER, PacerPro, and related legal research toolsStrong attention to detail and excellent organizational skillsAble to manage concurrent assignments and prioritize effectivelyClear, professional written and verbal communication abilitiesComfortable working independently and under pressureTechnologically adept (Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn new systems)Maintains confidentiality and sound judgmentEducation & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent requiredAt least five years of relevant experience in docketing or legal calendaring