Litigation Docket Specialist

Overview

This role performs entry-level litigation-related services and supports core case management functions. Key responsibilities include tracking case deadlines, updating case information, and monitoring court filings to ensure important dates are recorded accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming emails and requests and draft appropriate responses to attorneys and firm administration
• Perform entry-level docketing and calendar updates in the firm’s docketing software
• Communicate with case teams on litigation-related matters
• Assist with and support basic electronic filing in federal and state jurisdictions
• Conduct due diligence litigation docket searches
• Perform quality checks on docket entries
• Escalate complex docketing questions or issues to a Senior Docketing Specialist
• Communicate with court personnel by phone and email, as necessary
• Selectively bill time as authorized by partners
• Confer with outside vendors for retrieval of legal documents and transcripts
• Support litigation support team administrative and operational tasks related to docketing and case tracking
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience required
• Ability to manage multiple/simultaneous requests, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of entry-level litigation docketing and calendaring processes
• Ability to communicate basic litigation processes to case teams and attorneys
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation to produce accurate, timely, and complete work product
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent research and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching, and document retrieval databases (e.g., PACER, Milana, CasePortal, Bloomberg, Lexis/Nexis)
• Knowledge of basic filing procedures in federal and state courts

Compensation & Benefits

• CA Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 at the time of posting.

• Actual salary offered will depend on factors including qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and—if applicable—the location from which the job will be performed.

• This role is non-exempt, meaning it is overtime pay eligible.

• Visa sponsorship: This position does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Location

CA Only