[Hiring] Docketing Clerk @Ballard Spahr LLP

Role Description

The Docketing Clerk provides essential support to litigation attorneys and paralegals by managing and tracking deadlines for client and client-related matters. They possess advanced technical and administrative skills and are entrusted with significant responsibility, often working with minimal supervision. The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to make decisions within the scope of their authority while ensuring accuracy and compliance with court and client deadlines. We are seeking a highly organized professional who can work independently and collaboratively, fostering strong relationships and effective communication with attorneys, paralegals, and staff across all firm offices to support the timely and efficient delivery of legal services.

This position is fully remote.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Requirements

• Two-year college degree or three to five years of relevant work experience.
• Previous litigation docketing experience working in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
• Working knowledge of litigation docketing procedures.
• Ability to work beyond the standard scheduled hours as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Paid holidays and an employee assistance program.