Docket Clerk

Job Description

A mid-size Chicago law firm is seeking a full-time Docket Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate must be a motivated self‑starter with a high level of attention to detail, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, work well in a team, and independently follow through on tasks from start to finish with minimal direction. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

This position will involve assisting the docket department and the firm’s docket needs for our busy attorneys. Responsibilities include saving and processing court documents, scanning and copying case‑related documents, assigning trial dates, and handling other overflow assignments as needed.

• Track, save and process court filings on court electronic docket websites.
• Administer the firm’s docket database, including entering case-related information into data fields within the case management software, sending to‑dos and emails to attorneys, calendaring hearings, depositions, trial dates, etc.
• Help schedule upcoming hearings and coordinate coverage.
• Assist the docket specialists with tasks related to opening and closing of cases and new client transfers.
• Make occasional trips to nearby courts.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the firm, as requested by his/her supervisor or manager.

• Associate's degree or equivalent law firm experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be familiar with court dockets, court procedures, and electronic filing websites.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be detail‑oriented and possess high organizational and time‑management skills.
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines with accuracy.

• Previous law firm experience.

Salary: $52,500‑$60,000 (DOE). The pay offered for this role may vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Eligible employees may also receive bonus opportunities and other forms of compensation, contributing to a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits offerings may differ based on location.

• Comprehensive medical insurance plans (PPO, PPO HSA with an HSA contribution up to $2,000, and HMO provided by BCBSIL).
• Dental insurance plans (PPO and HMO provided by Guardian).
• Vision insurance plan (PPO provided by Eye Med).
• Access to a retirement savings plan (100% match of the first 3% of salary deferral plus 50% of the next 2%).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Accidental death coverage.
• Other leave programs.

Participation in certain compensation programs and benefits is subject to specific eligibility criteria, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

Our firm is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military status, or veteran status.