Experienced Litigation Docket Specialist

A prestigious Washington, D.C. law firm is seeking a seasoned litigation docketing professional to join their busy team. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of important tasks, including docketing deadlines, managing calendars, conducting research, and reviewing filing protocols and procedures. If you are someone who enjoys operating as key liaison on a highly motivated, high-volume team, and has exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, send us your resume today! Prior experience working in a managing clerk’s office of a mid to large-sized law firm is a huge plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain the calendar with all relevant court dates and deadlines.
• Produce weekly and monthly calendar reports for the firm management.
• Provide recommendations on ways to improve calendar software and related scheduling processes.
• Oversee and manage complex legal documents and processes for cases that span a wide range of areas.
• Conduct research on filing procedures and local rules to ensure adherence to all relevant guidelines.
• Create and maintain a firm resource guide, assisting with docketing related questions.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Gorgeous offices and a collegial environment.
• Employees are valued and rewarded with competitive compensation.
• Work/life balance is supported and professional development is encouraged.
• This position is approved to work from home two days a week.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced. You have a minimum of five (5) or more years of law firm litigation docketing experience and strong familiarity with CompuLaw.
• Legal knowledgeable and meticulous. You have a strong understanding of court orders, rules, protocols, and procedures, and can readily apply your knowledge to daily responsibilities.
• Solutions oriented. You take the initiative and can be trusted to get the job done, valuing responsiveness and production of high quality of work.
• Technologically gifted. You easily operate all applications of the MS Office suite and other legal docketing software.
• Polished and professional. You are an excellent communicator who can effectively and efficiently provide updates regarding current and upcoming events.

To apply, please send a resume to Show email. 

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.