Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist

Overview

This is a fully remote role.

This position, Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist, supports the Litigation Practice Systems Department by managing and verifying litigation deadlines across multiple jurisdictions. The role helps ensure accurate docketing and compliance with court rules to support timely case management and reduce organizational risk.

Responsibilities

• Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates according to court rules.
• Verify jurisdiction, court venue, and relevant authorities.
• Enter litigation deadlines accurately into the docketing platform.
• Collaborate with litigation teams and docketing attorneys to ensure deadline accuracy.
• Conduct quality reviews of your own and others’ docketing work following internal protocols.
• Provide training on court rules research and interpretation.
• Respond to inquiries regarding docketed events and deadlines.
• Prepare and distribute docket reports as required.
• Conduct research on court rules for assigned jurisdictions.
• Maintain and improve docketing processes and procedures.
• Support compliance with department docketing policies and workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of docketing experience in federal, state, and agency court jurisdictions.
• Experience with rules-based docketing systems; familiarity with Milana preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of litigation docketing processes and court procedural rules.
• Understanding of the litigation lifecycle.
• Detail oriented, reliable, and able to exercise independent professional judgment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, time management, and technical skills.
• Ability to multitask, provide excellent customer service, and work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain effective relationships.
• Availability to work 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Pacific Time regardless of location.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range varies by geographic market and is based on factors including education, experience, skills, and location.

• San Diego and Silicon Valley: $37.36 to $46.70 per hour (35-hour workweek), equivalent to $68,000 to $85,000 annually.
• Chicago and Minneapolis: $34.87 to $43.59 per hour (37.5-hour workweek), equivalent to $68,000 to $85,000 annually.

Benefits & perks include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contributions
• Back-up child care and health and wellness initiatives

Equal Opportunity Statement

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Location

Fully remote. Must be available to work 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Pacific Time regardless of location.