Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
LHH is currently recruiting for an experienced Docketing Specialist to join a law firm’s Litigation and Bankruptcy teams. This role supports attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff by managing calendaring and docketing functions with a strong emphasis on accuracy, risk management, and procedural compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
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Calculate and calendar litigation and bankruptcy deadlines using rules-based docketing software
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Review legal documents for relevant dates and enter them into the docketing system
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Conduct research on court cases, dockets, and judge information using PACER, Westlaw, CourtDrive, and other databases
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Respond to inquiries regarding court procedures, deadlines, and filings
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Prepare and distribute docket reports and apply quality control measures
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Maintain strong knowledge of State and Federal Court Rules
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Participate in team meetings and collaborate on case-related tasks
Requirements:
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2+ years of litigation or bankruptcy docketing experience
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Experience with Federal and State courts across multiple jurisdictions
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Strong understanding of court rules, procedures, and electronic filing systems
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with legal document management systems
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Bachelor’s degree preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.
Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Clay Butler
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.