Docketing Clerk

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Free parking

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work from home

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is recruiting a Litigation Docketing Coordinator in Denver, CO to oversee critical deadlines and support attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on managing calendars, court dates, filings, and scheduling obligations across multiple matters.

The ideal candidate has prior experience with legal calendaring/docketing, knowledge of litigation workflows, and proficiency with calendar software, e-filing, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience managing legal calendaring or docketing in a law firm.
• Strong understanding of litigation workflows and deadlines.
• Experience with legal calendar software and e-filing platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and case milestones.
• Review notices and pleadings to identify and enter dates.
• Calculate deadlines per court rules and procedures.
• Collaborate with attorneys to monitor events and resolve conflicts.
• Generate deadline reports and proactive reminders for legal teams.
• Maintain and audit docketing records for accuracy and compliance.
• Open and set up new matters in internal systems.
• Support e-filing and general legal admin tasks as needed.
• Support multiple attorneys and practice groups simultaneously.

Skills

Legal calendaring

Docketing accuracy

Organization

Communication

Outlook/Office

Tools

Legal calendar software

Case management system

E-filing platforms

Job description

A growing litigation-focused law firm is seeking a highly organized Litigation Docketing Coordinator to oversee critical case deadlines and support attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. This position plays a vital role in ensuring deadlines, court dates, filings, and scheduling obligations are tracked accurately across multiple matters.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, enjoys managing complex calendars, and takes pride in maintaining accuracy under pressure.

What You'll Do

• Manage and maintain litigation calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and key case milestones.
• Review court notices, pleadings, and legal correspondence to identify and enter critical deadlines.
• Calculate deadlines based on applicable court rules and procedural requirements.
• Partner with attorneys and legal staff to monitor upcoming events and address scheduling conflicts.
• Generate deadline reports and provide proactive reminders to legal teams.
• Maintain and audit docketing records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Open and set up new matters within internal systems.
• Assist with legal administrative functions, including e-filing and legal assistant support as needed.
• Support multiple attorneys and practice groups simultaneously.

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience handling legal calendaring, docketing, or litigation scheduling within a law firm environment.
• Strong understanding of litigation workflows, court deadlines, and legal terminology.
• Experience working with legal calendaring or docket management software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment where accuracy is critical.

Preferred Experience

• Litigation and/or insurance defense law firm experience.
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a high-volume practice.
• Exposure to e-filing platforms and legal practice management systems.

Location: Denver, CO | Primarily Onsite

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $50,000 - $55,000 per year and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

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