Remote Litigation Docketing Specialist

Ballard Spahr LLP; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a meticulous Docketing Clerk to support the litigation team in a fully remote capacity. You will manage deadlines, maintain docket entries, and generate timely reports for attorneys and paralegals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.

The role requires a two-year college degree or 3–5 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree or 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous litigation docketing experience in a law firm, corporate legal dept 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 assistants to ensure deadlines and reminders are entered promptly in the docketing system.
• Update and/or cancel docket entries as case settlements or trial dates change.
• Prepare reports of deadlines entered into the docket for attorney review and approval.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding docket and deadline issues promptly.
• Assist with docket deadlines on cases transferred from other firms.
• Consult with paralegals and attorneys on unclear instructions prior to data entry.

Skills

Litigation docketing

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Two-year college degree

3–5 years of relevant work experience

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a meticulous Docketing Clerk to support the litigation team in a fully remote capacity. You will manage deadlines, maintain docket entries, and generate timely reports for attorneys and paralegals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.

The role requires a two-year college degree or 3–5 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple offices.