Appearance Attorney
Earn More with Docketly
Find openings near you on our nationwide platform. Tired of schedule gaps while you’re at court? Your time is too valuable for that! Increase billable hours and maximize your earning potential as an appearance attorney with Docketly. The more hearings you cover, the more you earn.
Make the Most of Your Time and Talents
You’ve Got the Skills, So Why Not Enjoy the Benefits?
Extra Income
Take that vacation, buy that boat, or pay off your student loans. By picking up hearings, you’ll reach your financial goals faster.
Flexible Schedule
You always control the types of hearings you accept. When, where, and how much you’re available is totally up to you.
Network Growth
Deepen your local court connections, build new client relationships, and diversify your experience with Docketly.
Attorneys’ Top Choice
Attorneys Love Working with Docketly, but Don’t Just Take Our Word for It!
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Sign Up
Sign up, tell us the types of hearings you want to cover, and your communication preferences, and we’ll start sending you hearing notifications. Docketly offers a variety of assignments, including docket calls, status hearings, and motions for default judgements.
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Select Hearings
Choose an assignment that fits your skills and schedule, click on the cover button, and if there is no conflict of interest, you’ll be accepted as the covering attorney. You’ll then receive all of the background you need to cover the case as well as a live contact for any questions. It’s that simple!
3
Appear and Report
Our custom-built system with prompts makes it easy to fill out a hearing report form. Most attorneys can submit the form from their phone in just a minute or two.
4
Get Paid
As soon as your report is complete, you’re eligible for payment. You will receive an email confirming the amount and hearings covered. Attorneys who have direct deposit are paid 3-4 times a month.
Sign up, tell us the types of hearings you want to cover, and your communication preferences, and we’ll start sending you hearing notifications. Docketly offers a variety of assignments, including docket calls, status hearings, and motions for default judgements.
Choose an assignment that fits your skills and schedule, click on the cover button, and if there is no conflict of interest, you’ll be accepted as the covering attorney. You’ll then receive all of the background you need to cover the case as well as a live contact for any questions. It’s that simple!
Our custom-built system with prompts makes it easy to fill out a hearing report form. Most attorneys can submit the form from their phone in just a minute or two.
As soon as your report is complete, you’re eligible for payment. You will receive an email confirming the amount and hearings covered. Attorneys who have direct deposit are paid 3-4 times a month.
How It Works
Becoming an Appearance Attorney with Docketly Is Easy
Support You Can Trust
Discover the Docketly Difference
Whether you’re considering a side gig or simply looking for the occasional freelance project, consider being an appearance attorney with Docketly. You always have the support you need to succeed, from our live phone representatives to complete prep prior to court to our automated processes that make it easy to complete reports.
Check Out Our App
If you are a busy, on-the-go attorney, our industry-leading mobile app is essential. You can use it to accept or reject hearings and even file reports—it’s free to download for Android, iPhone, or tablet. Have a look!
Check Out Our App
If you are a busy, on-the-go attorney, our industry-leading mobile app is essential. You can use it to accept or reject hearings and even file reports—it’s free to download for Android, iPhone, or tablet. Have a look!
Frequently Asked Questions
To be an appearance attorney with Docketly, you must be in good standing and be willing to submit to a criminal background check in accordance with your state’s policies. Many assignments are associated with creditors’ rights, so those representing debtors are likely to have too many conflicts of interest to find a good fit.
We provide malpractice insurance for your appearance, so you don’t have to put your policy on the line.
You can leave our network of attorneys at any time, no explanation required. If you change your mind later, you can re-join. And with Docketly, there is no quota or fees associated with accepting assignments.
Docketly offers fast payment: Attorneys who have direct deposit are paid 3-4 times a month.
The Docketly network is national—10,000+ attorneys. We’re often looking to expand coverage.
You can only accomplish so much from behind your desk. We offer countless courtroom opportunities. Get to know your local judges, meet other attorneys, and build your skills. In addition, Docketly offers FDCPA training and access to an exclusive appearance counsel community platform to connect with knowledgeable peers.
You don’t have to spend any time networking or spend money on advertising—we talk to the big law firms so that you don’t have to.
