Job Description
Job DescriptionLitigation/Bankruptcy Docketing Specialist
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000 DOE Job Type: Direct-Hire, Full-time Schedule: Four days onsite, one remote day weekly
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established Florida law firm that is seeking a Litigation/Bankruptcy Docketing Specialist to support attorneys with deadline management, court-related scheduling, and accurate maintenance of calendaring information. This role requires sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. The position is based onsite in downtown Fort Lauderdale, with one remote workday each week.
Key Responsibilities
- Calculate deadlines and update schedules according to applicable court rules and procedural guidelines while utilizing specialized docketing software.
- Monitor court dockets, gather relevant case information, and assist with retrieving filings using online research platforms including PACER and Westlaw.
- Generate and distribute docket reports to ensure attorneys have timely visibility into upcoming events and obligations.
- Provide general guidance on filing procedures, court expectations, and scheduling considerations.
- Maintain accurate records and help ensure that all docketing activity follows internal standards for completeness and quality control.
- Support attorneys handling both civil litigation and bankruptcy matters throughout the life cycle of a case.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of recent and tenured experience docketing/calendaring matters in federal and state courts, including both civil litigation and bankruptcy.
- Proficiency with docketing systems.
- Working knowledge of major court research tools such as PACER, Westlaw, and LexisNexis.
- Strong understanding of procedural rules, deadlines, and court workflows.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy under time pressure.
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
If you are a dependable docketing professional seeking a stable, long-term opportunity in a collaborative and fast-paced legal environment, apply today! #LetsChatSoon
Benefits: 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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Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
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