Remote Litigation Docketing Specialist

Ballard Spahr LLP; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life

Health savings accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP in the United States seeks a Docketing Clerk for our litigation team. You will work with attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff to ensure deadlines are entered into the docketing system accurately and timely, update entries for settlements or trial date changes, and prepare reports for attorney review.

The position is fully remote, requires a two-year college degree or three to five years of relevant docketing experience, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree or three to five years of relevant work experience.
• Previous litigation docketing experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
• Working knowledge of litigation docketing procedures.
• Ability to work beyond the standard scheduled hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with attorneys, paralegals and legal administrative assistants to ensure litigation deadlines and reminders are entered into the electronic tracking system in a timely fashion.
• Update and/or cancel docket entries as appropriate (e.g., case settlements, trial date changes).
• Prepare reports of deadlines entered into the docket for attorney review and approval.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and legal administrative assistants regarding docket and deadline issues promptly.

Skills

Growth Mindset

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Education

Two-year college degree or 3–5 years of relevant experience

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP in the United States seeks a Docketing Clerk for our litigation team. You will work with attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff to ensure deadlines are entered into the docketing system accurately and timely, update entries for settlements or trial date changes, and prepare reports for attorney review.

The position is fully remote, requires a two-year college degree or three to five years of relevant docketing experience, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.