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LHH · 1 day ago

Legal Support Specialist

Miami-FTL Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

LHH is partnering with a highly respected professional services organization to identify a skilled Litigation & Bankruptcy Docketing Specialist to support complex legal matters across state and federal courts. The Docketing Specialist will manage court deadlines, interpret procedural rules, and support filing and research needs, ensuring calendaring accuracy and compliance for litigation and bankruptcy matters.

Human Resources

Hiring Manager

Richard Harley

Responsibilities

Calculate, track, and maintain litigation and bankruptcy deadlines using a rules-based docketing and calendaring system

Analyze pleadings, court filings, and bankruptcy notices to identify applicable dates and procedural requirements

Enter and maintain accurate docket entries while applying rigorous quality-control standards

Proactively notify legal teams of upcoming deadlines and procedural obligations

Research court rules, judge preferences, and case information using electronic databases such as PACER and other court systems

Respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding deadlines, filings, court procedures, and rule interpretations

Prepare and distribute regular docket and deadline reports to case teams

Support electronic filing procedures and assist with special projects related to docketing and calendaring

Collaborate with team members through regular meetings and cross-functional coordination

Qualification

Litigation docketingBankruptcy docketingDocketing softwareCourt rules knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration