Senior Litigation Docket Specialist

Location: Washington, D.C., United States; travel to courts and related administrative agencies may be required.

Annual compensation: $110,000–$125,000, depending on qualifications and operational considerations.

Company

hirify.global is a global law firm advising clients on significant transactions and complex, high-stakes disputes.

What you will do

• Support litigation attorneys with legal research, document retrieval, and service of process.
• Perform electronic filings in state and federal district and appellate courts.
• Screen incoming and outgoing court documents for compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Review filings, enter deadlines in CourtAlert, track critical dates, and run docket reports.
• Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, staff, court personnel, and clerical teams about filing procedures and deadlines.
• Travel to courts and administrative agencies to file papers and retrieve decisions as needed.

Requirements

• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures, court filings, pleadings, and general court rules.
• Experience with federal, state, and local court systems and electronic filing platforms such as NYSCEF, NexGen, and PACER.
• At least five years of prior experience in a Managing Attorney’s or Clerk’s Office preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work professionally with attorneys, administrators, and court staff.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple activities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively.
• Bachelor’s degree, large law firm experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, and rules-based calendaring software experience are preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment with varied administrative and litigation support responsibilities.
• Health care and retirement benefits.
• Paid sick time, vacation time, and parental leave.
• Basic life insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses.