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Docketing Specialist

  2026-03-12     LHH     Portland,OR  
Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Docketing Specialist to support a busy legal team at a respected law firm. This role is responsible for managing litigation calendars across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring critical deadlines are accurately tracked and maintained. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly organized, and able to deliver excellent internal customer service in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines. The anticipated salary for this role is between $55,000-$65,000/year plus generous PTO and benefits. This role offers one day remote after 60 days of fully onsite training. The team is helpful, friendly and this role helps many people across the firm.

Responsibilities:

  • Enter and maintain deadline-driven events in the firm's docketing system (CompuLaw or similar software).
  • Review court filings, orders, and internal requests to determine appropriate deadlines and calendar entries.
  • Update, revise, or remove outdated docket entries as needed to ensure accuracy.
  • Verify information prior to entering events into the docketing system.
  • Apply knowledge of applicable court rules to analyze incoming documents and determine calendaring requirements.
  • Generate scheduled and ad hoc docket reports for attorneys and legal staff.
  • Maintain documentation of completed work in the firm's document management system.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal environment, preferably supporting litigation or litigation docketing.
  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • Experience with CompuLaw or other docketing software preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong computer skills, including accurate data entry and ability to research court rules online.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and internal teams.
  • Familiarity with court rules in state and federal courts, including civil, bankruptcy, and appellate courts, is preferred.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan: Employees may contribute to the retirement plan starting the first quarter after being hired. After two years of service and 975 hours annually, employees may be eligible for profit sharing of up to 7.5% of compensation.
  • Vacation: Paid vacation is accrued monthly and increases with tenure
  • Sick Leave: Employees receive two weeks of paid sick leave per year, which accrue monthly.
  • Paid Holidays: Employees are provided nine paid holidays each year.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Therapy, counseling, coaching, home ownership programs, fitness and wellness.
  • Transit/Parking
  • Pet Benefits

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