Docket Clerk

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid time-off and holidays

Parental leave and disability coverage

Professional development

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners represents a growing law firm in Downtown Seattle seeking a Docket Clerk to maintain accurate legal records and track deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in legal docketing or a related administrative role, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal docketing experience or related administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional and discreet handling of confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Track and update legal deadlines, calendars, and case information.
• Support attorneys and staff with filing and document preparation; monitor court filings.
• Prepare routine reports and communicate important deadline updates.
• Maintain accurate electronic files and docketing systems.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Skills

Legal docketing

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CompuLaw

Legal software

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Docket Clerk

Downtown Seattle - Hybrid

Our client, a growing law firm is looking for a reliable Docket Clerk to help maintain accurate legal records and ensure important dates and deadlines are properly tracked. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a deadline-focused environment.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of experience in legal docketing or a related legal administrative role, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Docket Clerk Responsibilities:

• Track and update legal deadlines, calendars, and case information.
• Support attorneys and legal staff with filing and document preparation. Monitor court filings and organize related documents and records.
• Prepare routine reports and communicate important deadline updates.
• Maintain accurate electronic files and docketing systems.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Docket Clerk Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of legal docketing experience.
• Knowledge of CompuLaw is required
• Knowledge of court procedures, filings, and deadlines.
• Experience with legal software and electronic filing systems.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid time-off and holidays
• Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Compensation:

$83,000- 90,000