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Docket Specialist, Litigation

Chicago, IL, USKansas City, MO, USDallas, TX, USSt. Louis, MO, US

Aug 2, 2026

Dentons US LLP is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to support its national docketing team. This is a remote role with flexibility to work from home, aligned to a Dentons office location. The role can be based in our Chicago, Dallas, St Louis, or Kansas City location(s). The ideal candidate will bring experience with Midwest/Central region courts, including electronic filing in local jurisdictions, and will report to the Manager, Litigation Docket.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into the firm's docketing and calendar system.

• Calculate rule-based litigation deadlines.

• Generate docket reports and queries as requested by attorneys, paralegals and legal administrative assistants.

• Monitor cases with the use of various online resources.

• Handle all inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and secretaries in a timely and efficient manner.

• Assist with service of court documents.

• Perform electronic court filings in Federal, State and Appellate Courts.

• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Minimum 3 years docketing experience required.

• Knowledge of basic litigation docketing, calendaring and Civil Procedure.

• Experience utilizing docketing software such as Milana, eDockets, etc.

• Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases (PACER, File & ServeXpress, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Excel and Word.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Ability to work proactively (without significant guidance) to trouble shoot and problem solve.

• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.

• Available to work overtime as needed.

Salary: $70k to $90k DOE and location.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.

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