Remote Litigation Docketing Specialist

Ballard Spahr LLP; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life-ins

Health savings accounts

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP in the United States is seeking a detail-oriented Docketing Clerk to support litigation teams by tracking deadlines and maintaining docket entries. This fully remote role requires coordinating with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure timely reminders and accurate reporting.

Qualifications include a two-year college degree or 3–5 years of relevant docketing experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree or 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong communication abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants to ensure docket deadlines and reminders are entered into the tracking system promptly.
• Update and/or cancel docket entries as appropriate (e.g., case settlement, trial date changes).
• Prepare reports of deadlines entered into the docket for attorney review and approval.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff relating to docket and deadline issues promptly.
• Assist with integration of docket deadlines on cases transferred from other firms.

Skills

Growth mindset

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Two-year college degree

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP in the United States is seeking a detail-oriented Docketing Clerk to support litigation teams by tracking deadlines and maintaining docket entries. This fully remote role requires coordinating with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure timely reminders and accurate reporting.

Qualifications include a two-year college degree or 3–5 years of relevant docketing experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.