Legal Docketing Specialist

Latitude Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Docketing Specialist to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. This full-time, salaried position offers a hybrid schedule of 3–4 days per week onsite, providing an opportunity to work closely with our dedicated legal professionals in a dynamic environment.

As a Legal Docketing Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting attorneys and legal staff by managing case deadlines, maintaining accurate docket records, and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures. Your responsibilities will include reviewing court filings and legal documents to identify and calendar critical deadlines, monitoring changes to court rules, and updating internal systems accordingly. Additionally, you will communicate deadlines and schedule updates to attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, and generate reports related to upcoming deadlines and case statuses.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate, or have 5 to 8 years of docketing experience in lieu of the degree/certificate. A minimum of 5 years of legal docketing experience in a law firm or in-house legal department is required. Familiarity with federal, state, and local court rules and filing procedures, as well as experience using docketing or case management systems such as CompuLaw, CourtAlert, or Milana, is essential. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are also necessary.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 per year, along with a discretionary yearly bonus. Benefits include paid time off (including parental leave), a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).