Litigation Docket Specialist

About the FirmAmundsen Davis, LLC is a full‑service business law firm with 260 attorneys. Headquartered in Chicago, we are one of the fastest‑growing law firms in the Midwest. We understand the entrepreneurial mindset that drives our clients’ business decisions, and we use this insight to respond to their needs creatively, efficiently, and pragmatically. Our firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the United States. With deep experience in both litigated and transactional matters, we offer a uniquely well‑rounded partnership for your business. Amundsen Davis has offices in: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesThe Litigation Docket Specialist is responsible for maintaining and monitoring schedules for court cases, trials, hearings, and related deadlines. Core responsibilities include:Assigning dates and times for all new cases.Updating Juralaw with new dates, continuances, and case activity.Monitoring and docketing new or amended deadlines issued through case management orders and briefing schedules.Communicating with judges and court personnel regarding scheduling matters.Running court calls and generating docketing reports.Delivering courtesy copies to courthouses within the Chicago Loop.Performing light accounting tasks, including maintaining credit card expense records.Required Qualifications, Education and ExperienceAbility to work on-site in a professional office environment in a hybrid capacity.Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to read and interpret legal documents to extract deadlines and research court procedures.Willingness to ask questions and collaborate closely with the Docket Manager.Ability to walk a mile or more to deliver courtesy copies within the Chicago Loop.Professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.Exceptional attention to detail and strong understanding of Civil Procedure.Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with clear, consistent communication.Familiarity with discovery and litigation processes; strong research and writing skills required.Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities.Solid knowledge of litigation processes, legal terminology, tort basics, discovery, and pleadings.3+ years of litigation experience preferred.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook. Uses Chrome River, Power PDF, iManage (DMS).Knowledge with the following software is a plus: 3E, Juralaw, Odyssey, PACER, ECF/Next Gen, Courthousenews, Pohlman File and Serve, FileServe Express, and various jurisdictional court portals.What We OfferStarting Compensation Range $65,000 - $80,000 a yearBenefits, following 30 days of employmentFull-time, non-exempt positionHybrid work schedule (Chicago Office)Professional growthSupportive, team-focused environmentAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we support and encourage workforce diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family caregiving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability in any aspect of employment.