Legal Assistant Docket Clerk - Remote Position

Overview

This role supports the Legal Assistant Docket Clerk function for the organization’s Denver office. The position involves maintaining and updating litigation calendars, court deadlines, and case files to ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements.

The position offers the flexibility to work fully remotely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the docketing system to ensure accurate tracking of all deadlines.
• Enter, monitor, and update court dates, deadlines, and litigation-related events in the docketing system.
• Monitor federal, state, and local court rules and update docketing procedures as necessary.
• Review court filings, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents to identify and ensure proper and timely entry of key dates and deadlines for filings, responses, and other critical actions.
• Communicate with attorneys, legal assistants, and paralegals to notify of and verify case status and deadlines.
• Generate and distribute weekly docket reports and reminders.
• Assist with e-filing and submission of documents to courts, when needed.
• Conduct periodic audits of the docketing system to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Perform occasional docket searches across various jurisdictions for case information and legal representation to support business development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a docket clerk or in a legal support role with docketing responsibilities.
• Experience with docketing software and legal case management systems.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures/rules.
• Expertise in Colorado state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

• High School diploma required
• Related professional legal secretarial degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring range: $50,000 to $77,300 annually.
• Benefits include many options paid 100% by the firm.
• Financial stability and a professional work environment with a business casual dress code in a modern office setting.
• Training to support continuous learning.
• Free usage of the office building’s gym.

Location

Denver office (fully remote option available).

Additional Information

• This position will be posted until November 30, 2026.
• Equal employment opportunity: The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.