Latitude Inc

Legal Docketing Specialist

Latitude Inc

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year

About the role

  • Maintain and manage legal docketing systems, including tracking deadlines, court dates, and key case milestones
  • Review court filings, correspondence, and legal documents to identify and calendar critical deadlines
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all docket entries across multiple jurisdictions
  • Monitor changes to court rules and procedures and update internal systems accordingly
  • Communicate deadlines and schedule updates to attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
  • Coordinate with legal teams to support case planning and workflow management
  • Generate reports related to upcoming deadlines, case statuses, and docket activity
  • Perform quality control checks to ensure compliance with internal policies and external court requirements
  • Assist with maintaining documentation and records in accordance with firm standards
  • Provide general administrative support related to docketing and case management as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree OR paralegal certificate OR 5 to 8 years of docketing experience in lieu of the degree/certificate
  • Minimum of 5 years of legal docketing experience either at a law firm or in-house legal department
  • Familiarity with federal, state, and local court rules and filing procedures
  • Experience using docketing or case management systems (e.g., CompuLaw, CourtAlert, Milana or similar)
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
  • High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal docketingcase managementquality controlreport generationdeadline trackingcourt filing proceduresdocumentation maintenanceworkflow managementattention to detailcompliance
Soft Skills
organizational skillstime managementcommunication skillscollaborationprofessionalismdiscretionindependencemultitaskingadaptabilitysupport
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeparalegal certificate