Legal Calendar & Docket Specialist

Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP in New York is seeking an experienced Calendar/Docket Clerk to support our litigation team. You will identify, calculate, and maintain court dates, filing deadlines, depositions, and other key events with precision.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage calendars for multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and case management software is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a law firm or legal environment.
• Knowledge of litigation calendars, court deadlines, rules, and procedures preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and legal calendaring tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor case status and ensure required actions and assignments are completed.
• Review legal documents and court notices to identify and calculate applicable deadlines.
• Maintain calendars for multiple attorneys and litigation matters.
• Monitor court and jurisdictional websites for new information, dates, and deadlines.
• Manage the firm's central docket email and enter court-scheduled dates into the appropriate systems.
• Calculate deadlines for court filings, appearances, service of process, and other litigation events.
• Schedule and confirm court appearances, depositions, examinations, per diem assignments, and other key litigation events.
• Coordinate with attorneys, opposing counsel, clients, court personnel, and other parties regarding dates and deadlines.
• Monitor case calendars and generate status reports to keep attorneys informed.
• Enter case status, deadlines, and assigned tasks into case management software.
• Assist with other calendar and litigation-support responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Legal calendaring

multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Case management software

Job description

Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP in New York is seeking an experienced Calendar/Docket Clerk to support our litigation team. You will identify, calculate, and maintain court dates, filing deadlines, depositions, and other key events with precision.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage calendars for multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and case management software is preferred.