Litigation​/Bankruptcy Docketing Specialist

Litigation/Bankruptcy Docketing Specialist

Position Type:
Docketing Specialist (Litigation/Bankruptcy focus)

Experience

Required:

Prior docketing experience in litigation and bankruptcy

• Calculate and calendar critical deadlines using court rules-based docketing software
• Review legal documents to identify and enter relevant dates into the docketing system
• Conduct research on court cases, dockets, judges, and litigants using PACER, Westlaw, Court Drive, and other databases
• Respond promptly to inquiries regarding deadlines, pleadings, procedures, and court rules
• Generate and distribute docket reports, ensuring accuracy and quality control
• Maintain strong familiarity with State and Federal Court Rules
• Handle ad hoc docketing, calendaring, and research tasks as needed
• Participate in weekly team meetings to align on priorities and deadlines

• Minimum 2 years of docketing experience in litigation or bankruptcy using rules-based software (Compulaw preferred)
• Experience with Federal and State court systems across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong understanding of court procedures and electronic filing practices
• Familiarity with the lifecycle of bankruptcy and litigation cases, including appeals
• Proficiency in legal terminology and document types
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL