Docketing Clerk, Litigation

Ballard Spahr LLP•Washington, DC

5d•$65,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. The Docketing Clerk provides essential support to litigation attorneys and paralegals by managing and tracking deadlines for client and client-related matters. The role calls for advanced technical and administrative skills and significant responsibility, often with minimal supervision. The successful candidate demonstrates initiative and sound judgment, makes decisions within the scope of their authority, and ensures accuracy and compliance with court and client deadlines. The position is fully remote.

Requirements

A two-year college degree or three to five years of relevant work experience.
Previous litigation docketing experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
Working knowledge of litigation docketing procedures.
Ability to work beyond standard scheduled hours as needed.
Self-motivated, with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

Work with attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants to ensure litigation deadlines and reminders are entered into the electronic tracking system in a timely manner.
Update or cancel docket entries as appropriate, including for case settlements and trial date changes.
Prepare reports of docketed deadlines for attorney review and approval.
Respond promptly to inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants about docket and deadline issues.
Assist with integrating docket deadlines for cases transferred from other firms.
Consult with paralegals and attorneys when instructions or documents are unclear before entering information into the docketing database.