Calendar/Docket Clerk

Responsibilities

• Oversee docket and calendaring records to ensure all case-related deadlines are entered accurately and updated promptly.
• Examine court documents and filings to determine applicable response dates, hearing schedules, and procedural deadlines.
• Maintain calendars for matters in multiple courts and jurisdictions, tracking important events and required submissions.
• Prepare and circulate deadline summaries and status updates so attorneys and support staff remain informed of upcoming obligations.
• Proactively monitor approaching due dates and send timely reminders to support on-time filings and case progression.
• Work closely with lawyers and legal support teams to confirm scheduling details and keep active matters moving according to plan.
• Review docket entries for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and contribute to stronger calendaring and tracking practices.
• Join routine team discussions to provide updates on upcoming deadlines and address scheduling priorities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a docketing, legal secretary, litigation support, or similar legal operations role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage court calendars and calculate litigation deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Familiarity with state, federal, and administrative court rules is preferred.
• Experience working effectively in a high-volume setting with competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and legal calendaring or docket management software.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate across legal teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Legal education or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Outlook
• Legal calendaring or docket management software
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Prioritization

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Lifetime Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Robert Half

We are the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. Robert Half offers contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half provides access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. Robert Half is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans.