Litigation Docketing Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit a fully remote Litigation Docketing Specialist. This role supports attorneys across multiple matters, ensuring deadlines are calculated correctly and calendars stay accurate in a remote environment.

The ideal candidate will manage court deadlines, maintain calendars, and collaborate with paralegals and staff while adhering to court rules and firm standards. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Litigation Docketing Specialist or similar role in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures.
• Experience calculating deadlines and maintaining complex calendars.
• Familiarity with docketing software and case management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review filings to identify and calendar deadlines.
• Calculate deadlines per court rules and orders.
• Maintain litigation calendars across jurisdictions.
• Distribute reminders to attorneys and staff.
• Update docketing systems with case information and events.
• Support case openings and litigation workflows.
• Generate docket reports and summaries.
• Research court rules to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Litigation docketing

Deadline calculation

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Remote work

Tools

Docketing software

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Electronic filing systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit a fully remote Litigation Docketing Specialist. This position is ideal for a detail oriented legal professional with experience managing court deadlines, maintaining litigation calendars, and supporting attorneys across a wide range of active matters. The role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with court rules, procedural requirements, and firm standards while supporting litigation teams in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review court filings, notices, orders, and correspondence to identify and calendar critical deadlines
• Calculate deadlines based on applicable state and federal court rules, local rules, and scheduling orders
• Maintain accurate litigation calendars and docket records for active matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Monitor upcoming deadlines and distribute timely reminders to attorneys and legal staff
• Update docketing systems to ensure all case information, deadlines, and court events are accurately recorded
• Assist with case openings, matter maintenance, and litigation workflow management
• Generate and distribute docket reports, deadline summaries, and calendar updates
• Research court rules and procedural requirements to ensure accurate deadline calculations
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and court personnel regarding scheduling and filing requirements
• Audit docket entries and calendar records to maintain accuracy and reduce risk
• Support electronic filing processes and monitor court notifications as needed
• Assist with special projects related to litigation operations, risk management, and process improvement

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Litigation Docketing Specialist, Litigation Calendar Specialist, Docket Clerk, or related law firm professional
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and litigation procedures
• Experience calculating litigation deadlines and managing complex legal calendars
• Familiarity with docketing software, case management systems, and legal technology platforms
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a large volume of deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast paced legal environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while maintaining responsiveness and productivity
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential legal information

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting multiple litigation practice areas including commercial litigation, insurance defense, labor and employment, intellectual property, personal injury, or complex civil litigation
• Familiarity with docketing platforms and automated calendaring systems
• Experience supporting attorneys across multiple offices and jurisdictions
• Knowledge of electronic filing procedures in both state and federal courts
• Experience conducting docket audits and implementing quality control measures
• Ability to identify potential calendaring issues and proactively recommend solutions

This opportunity is well suited for a litigation support professional seeking a fully remote position with a collaborative law firm. The role offers the chance to play a vital role in litigation operations, support complex legal matters, and help attorneys successfully manage critical deadlines and court requirements across a diverse portfolio of cases.

Salary: $65,000-85,000 per year

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 benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

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