Docket Clerk
Cleveland, OH
$25-$30/hour
Primary Purpose:
The Docket Clerk is responsible for providing litigation docket and case management support to attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff. This role ensures timely and accurate docket entries, maintains case-related data, and facilitates both electronic and in-person filings with courts and agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and respond to requests sent to the docketing email inbox within 24 hours.
- Enter and manage case-related deadlines and events in the docketing software, ensuring accurate due date calculations.
- Attach relevant case documents in docketing and document management systems.
- Serve as a point of contact for inquiries regarding case statuses and deadlines, communicating directly with courts and agencies as needed.
- Conduct in-person runs to local courts/agencies to file documents, research case statuses, retrieve records, and handle fee payments.
- Perform electronic filings via PACER, File & Serve, and other online platforms.
- Respond to audit letter inquiries by compiling and issuing reports on pending litigation.
- Process and return cost receipts to the Director of Business Intake.
- Recommend improvements to docket procedures, workflows, and forms to increase efficiency.
- Provide backup support to the Docket Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- 3-5 years of law firm experience in docketing or a related role.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in Windows, internet navigation, typing, and data entry.
- Experience with docketing software such as Milana, Aderant eDockets, or CompuLaw preferred.
- Familiarity with document management systems like NetDocuments.
- Strong understanding of the litigation process and court filing procedures.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and phone etiquette.
- Ability to build cooperative relationships across departments and with court staff.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- General familiarity with State, Federal, and Municipal Rules of Civil Procedure.