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Docket Enterprise

by BEC Legal Systems · Since 1942
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Quick facts
VendorBEC Legal Systems
Year launched1942
StatusActive
Location175 Tri County Parkway, Suite 120, Cincinnati, OH 45246, US
Countries servedGlobal
Languages8
Integrations1+
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About Docket Enterprise

Docket Enterprise is a case management software from BEC Legal Systems that assists in managing legal documents and workflows. It combines document management, task tracking, and reporting functionalities so legal professionals can efficiently handle their workflows. This software supports managing deadlines, enables collaboration among team members, and provides access to important case information in one platform. Additionally, Docket Enterprise integrates with existing systems to simplify the document retrieval process, making it easier to manage cases. Key capabilities: document management task tracking reporting deadline management team collaboration Best for: legal professionals that need to manage case workflows and documentation effectively.

Docket Enterprise by BEC Legal Systems is an enterprise-grade docketing and matter-management platform built to centralize intellectual property calendars, case files and administrative workflows for law firms and corporate IP departments. Its primary purpose is to replace spreadsheet-based tracking with a structured, auditable system that calculates deadlines, issues reminders and maintains a complete history of events and documents tied to patents, trademarks and related matters. Key features typically promoted for tools in this class — and commonly available in Docket Enterprise deployments — include configurable deadline/rule engines, centralized document management, customizable reporting and role-based permissions to support multi-user teams. The user interface in Docket Enterprise is designed for working professionals who manage many concurrent matters. Expect a dashboard-centric layout that surfaces upcoming deadlines, overdue items and a prioritized activity stream. Case-level screens generally present a concise timeline of docket events, attached documents and audit history; bulk lists support filtering by status, jurisdiction, client or owner.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Streamlines critical date tracking and task management.
  • +Deep integration with Outlook, enhancing its functionality for legal practice.
  • +Scheduling templates save time on repetitive workflows.
  • +Automated court rules and notifications reduce human error.
  • +Mobile app provides on-the-go access to schedules and matter information.
What users flag
  • Relies heavily on Microsoft Outlook, which may be a limitation for firms using other systems.
  • Court rules integration requires a separate subscription to CalendarRules.
  • Integration with court notice providers (PacerPro and UniCourt) is a new feature, which may not be fully mature.
  • Specific features like the "Latest Updates" dialog may be designed more for docketing staff than for individual attorneys.
  • The software is part of a larger suite, suggesting a potentially complex setup and ecosystem.

Features

Key features

Outlook Integration
Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Outlook calendars and task lists, allowing for two-way synchronization and utilization of Outlook's meeting organizer and free/busy search functionalities.
Scheduling Templates
Allows for the creation and use of templates for repetitive workflows, enabling the scheduling of an entire set of related activities and tasks in one step with appropriate date offsets and dependent relationships.
Court Rules Automation
Integrates with CalendarRules, a service that provides court rules for many courts, which can be combined with scheduling templates to automate the calculation of critical dates for litigation.
Multiple Matter Scheduling
Simplifies scheduling for situations where a firm represents multiple parties in the same case by providing the ability to maintain schedule information on a Parent Matter and multiple Child Matters simultaneously.
Court Notice Integrations
Integrates with PacerPro and UniCourt to display ongoing court-provided updates in the user interface, helping staff check for and handle new court notifications.
Mobile Application
Provides a convenient mobile application, Docket Mobile, for iOS and Android devices, allowing attorneys to view their schedules, create and edit tasks, and look up matter information on the go.

Additional features

Distribution to Outlook
Automatically distributes schedule information to individuals’ Outlook calendars.
Firmwide Calendaring & Task Management
Provides firmwide calendaring and task management capabilities for organizing critical dates.
Advanced Scheduling Options
Offers advanced scheduling options for all practice groups.
Calendar Synchronization
Synchronizes Master, Group, and Individual Calendars.
Risk Management
Provides extensive risk management features.
Automated Notifications
Sends automated email and reminder notifications.
Court Rules and Templates
Includes easy-to-use court rules and templates.
Outlook Integration
Integrates with Microsoft Outlook for calendars and tasks, with features like advanced sync, priority queuing, and two-way streaming notifications.
Scheduling Templates
Allows for the creation of scheduling templates for various practice groups, which can include default recipients and attachments.
CalendarRules Integration
Integrates with CalendarRules for court rule automation.
Multiple Matter Scheduling
Enables scheduling on a Parent Matter and multiple Child Matters simultaneously.
PacerPro and UniCourt Integration
Integrates with PacerPro and UniCourt to display ongoing court updates.

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
8
Interface languages
20
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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Billing currencies

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