Legal Docketing Specialist

Ray Thomas; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Wellbeing Day

Medical, dental, and vision

firm holidays

Job summary

Ray Thomas in Seattle seeks an experienced Legal Docketing Specialist to support a global law firm’s docketing, deadlines, and calendar workflows.

You will maintain multiple attorney calendars, calculate court deadlines, review filings, generate weekly docket reports, and coordinate filings while upholding accuracy in a collaborative, mentorship‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of legal docketing or heavy litigation calendaring experience.
• Strong understanding of court rules, procedures, and deadline calculation.
• Experience with legal docketing and calendaring systems.
• CompuLaw experience strongly preferred.
• CourtAlert and CourtLink experience is a plus.
• Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Paralegal backgrounds welcome if docketing has been significant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain docketing and calendar systems for multiple attorneys and legal teams.
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines and filing dates.
• Review incoming court filings and identify applicable deadlines.
• Generate and distribute weekly docket reports.
• Prepare calendar updates for attorneys and legal staff.
• Monitor critical deadlines and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Assist with preparing and coordinating court filings.
• Maintain accurate filing records and docket information.

Skills

Legal docketing

Calendaring

Court deadlines

Deadline calculation

Attention to detail

Tools

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

CourtLink

Job description

A top global law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Docketing Specialist to join its Seattle office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected international firm known for its supportive culture, approachable leadership, strong benefits, and commitment to developing its people.

The firm offers the resources and stability of a major global organization while maintaining a collaborative and welcoming team environment. You'll work alongside talented legal professionals, have access to excellent mentorship and professional development, and have the opportunity to build a long-term career with a firm that genuinely invests in its employees.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a top ranked, highly respected global law firm
• Supportive, down-to-earth leadership
• Collaborative culture where employees are treated as valued members of the team
• Strong mentorship and investment in professional development
• Excellent opportunity for long-term career growth
• Generous PTO, firm holidays, and an annual Wellbeing Day
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Global resources and career opportunities with the feel of a supportive local team

What You'll Do

• Maintain docketing and calendar systems for multiple attorneys and legal teams
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines and filing dates
• Review incoming court filings and identify applicable deadlines
• Generate and distribute weekly docket reports
• Prepare calendar updates for attorneys and legal staff
• Monitor critical deadlines and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Assist with preparing and coordinating court filings
• Maintain accurate filing records and docket information

What We're Looking For

• 3-5+ years of legal docketing or heavy litigation calendaring experience
• Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Paralegal backgrounds are welcome if docketing has been a significant part of your role
• Strong understanding of court rules, procedures, and deadline calculation
• Experience with legal docketing and calendaring systems
• CompuLaw experience strongly preferred
• CourtAlert and CourtLink experience is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage critical deadlines