Friedman Williams
Docket Specialist (New York) New York NY
Job ID: 20373
Under the leadership of the Senior Manager of Practice Support Services, the newly-created Docket Specialist role supports attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants by providing centralized docketing services across all practice groups, primarily litigation. This role is a member of a centralized team responsible for entering, maintaining, and monitoring calendar events within the Firm’s docketing software (CompuLaw) and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines. After an initial training period, this role offers a flexible hybrid-remote work schedule.
Key Responsibilities
• Enters and maintains critical case dates and deadlines in CompuLaw.
• Researches applicable court rules and answers procedural questions from attorneys and staff.
• Reviews and processes incoming case-related notices and correspondence.
• Prepares accurate reports and ensures quality control of docket entries.
• Completes special projects assigned by the Docket Administrator and Senior Manager of Practice Support Services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures, especially in litigation practice areas.
• Understanding of federal and state court rules.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively across all levels of the Firm.
• Willingness to work overtime or travel if needed.
Education and Experience Qualifications
• Associate Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Experience with CompuLaw or similar rules-based calendaring systems required.
• Minimum of (3) three years of docketing, administrative, or paralegal experience in a law firm setting.