Job Title: Litigation Docketing Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Independently manage docketing for designated assigned groups, which may involve specific offices, practice groups, and/or jurisdictions.
- Review filed documents and written docketing requests to ensure all deadlines are identified and properly docketed.
- Conduct research on statutory, agency, court, and individual judges’ rules and practices, applying them appropriately.
- Verify the accuracy of docketed items and deadlines generated by the docketing software.
- Maintain regular communication with case teams to gather additional information necessary for accurate case docketing.
- Generate and distribute docket reports for case teams.
- Respond promptly and professionally to questions and requests from case teams regarding deadline calculations, court and agency rules, procedures, and firm docketing guidelines.
- Stay informed about updates and developments in rules and procedures within the designated docketing assigned group.
- Assist with team review and training by providing feedback and updates as needed.
- Lead multiple high-complexity projects assigned by the Docketing Manager.
- Maintain and enforce Litigation Docketing Team protocols.
- Assist the Docketing Manager with other duties as needed, including advanced reporting, complex docketing procedures, and assigning work to other team members.
- Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the firm’s overall objectives.
Education and Experience:
- Paralegal Certificate or undergraduate degree required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of litigation-specific docketing experience required.
- Experience utilizing Court Alert, CompuLaw, or similar docketing software required.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the litigation process, court rules, and procedures.
- Strong, demonstrable knowledge of the federal and state court systems, as well as arbitration, mediation, and administrative government agencies.
- Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
- Familiarity with PACER and other electronic case filing systems.
- Ability to deliver superior docketing services efficiently, accurately, and timely.
- Strong critical thinking skills to process complex orders and analyze effects on other case deadlines.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands.
- Professional integrity required and ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust with case teams.
Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is - per hour in Colorado. A discretionary bonus may be available based on performance. The law firm considers a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market, and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.
Work Environment:
- Professional office atmosphere.
- Sedentary work primarily involving sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
- Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events.
- The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move weights of at least ten (10) pounds.
- Repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment.
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand.
- Ability to regularly understand the speech of another person.
- May require occasional travel.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information:
- The application window is anticipated to close on or after Friday, July 18, 2025.
- The law firm promotes work/life balance with a scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees.
- Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD.
- Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances are available, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
- The firm has programs that may provide educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of the firm.
- Part-time employees may have access to some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, applicants are encouraged to review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.
