Location: Multiple US Cities | Hybrid – 2 remote days/week
Salary Range: $78K-$85K | Bonus Eligible
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday | Non-exempt
About the Opportunity
A large national law firm is seeking a detail-driven Litigation Docketing Specialist to support its litigation operations and risk management functions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate court calendaring, deadline tracking, and compliance with procedural rules across multiple jurisdictions.
If you are an experienced legal docketing professional with strong analytical skills and thrive in a deadline-driven environment, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred (equivalent experience considered)
- 5+ years of experience in litigation docketing within a law firm or legal department
- Expertise in rules-based docketing systems (e.g., Milana, CompuLaw, CourtAlert, e-Dockets)
- Strong knowledge of court rules, procedural deadlines, and case management
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in deadline management
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment
- High level of organization, time management, and accountability
- Professional, service-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Key Job Functions
- Monitor docketing inboxes and manage incoming docketing requests
- Review legal documents and calculate critical litigation deadlines using rules-based docketing software
- Maintain and update litigation calendars to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Research and verify deadlines to supplement automated calculations
- Generate and distribute docket reports and customized case updates
- Stay current on federal, state, and local court rules and civil procedure
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to manage case timelines and scheduling
- Provide guidance on docketing policies, procedures, and best practices
- Ensure quality control and accuracy across all docket entries
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and process improvement initiatives
Why this Role Stands Out
- High-impact position supporting litigation risk management and compliance
- Opportunity to work with a collaborative, multi-office legal team
- Exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation workflows
- Hybrid flexibility with a structured, team-oriented environment
Apply Today!
Ready to take your expertise in litigation docketing and court calendaring to the next level? Apply today and play a key role in driving accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
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