Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist

Adams & Martin Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist in Denver, CO. This in-person role focuses on multi-jurisdictional litigation docketing and requires familiarity with local rules and research. The ideal candidate will manage court filings, ensure accurate legal document reviews, and transition to a hybrid work model after 90 days. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills are essential. Competitive salary of $85,000 - $115,000 based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with incoming requested court filings.
• Review legal documents to identify deadlines for Federal, State, and Appellate Courts.
• Make entries of litigation deadlines into the docketing database following docketing procedures.
• Generate docket reports and respond to queries as requested by attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Monitor cases with various online resources and distribute documents to case teams.
• Handle all case team inquiries and requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist with team review and training by providing feedback and updates as needed.
• Process incoming litigation matters from various courts/agencies.
• Lead multiple high-complexity projects assigned by manager.
• Maintain and enforce Litigation Docketing Team protocols.
• Assist the Litigation Docketing Manager with other duties as needed.

Skills

Job Knowledge

Communication

Team Player

Customer/Client Experience

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $85,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

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The Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist role supports multi-jurisdictional litigation docketing for a national firm. The position reports to the Litigation Docketing Manager and is client-focused and detail-oriented. It is a fast-paced role, assigned to 20+ filings/day and 6+ attorney requests. We operate in over 100 jurisdictions, so familiarity with local rules and research is important. Rulings and filings differ by jurisdiction, requiring good information retention. This position is in-person Monday - Friday for the first 90 days, with a transition to a hybrid role (in-office 2+ days/week) after the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with incoming requested court filings
• Review legal documents to identify deadlines for Federal, State, and Appellate Courts
• Make entries of litigation deadlines into the docketing database following docketing procedures
• Generate docket reports and respond to queries as requested by attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants
• Monitor cases with various online resources and distribute documents to case teams
• Handle all case team inquiries and requests in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist with team review and training by providing feedback and updates as needed
• Process incoming litigation matters from various courts/agencies
• Lead multiple high-complexity projects assigned by manager
• Maintain and enforce Litigation Docketing Team protocols
• Assist the Litigation Docketing Manager with other duties as needed, including advanced reporting, complex docketing procedures, and assigning work to other team members
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position

Qualifications/Competencies

• Job Knowledge & Technical Skill: Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work
• Communication: Demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications
• Team Player: Works within team and cross-functionally to meet required results
• Customer/Client Experience: Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, elevating the overall perception of the firm

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.