Job Title
Litigation Docket & Calendar Specialist
Job Responsibilities
The Litigation Docket & Calendar Specialist is responsible for possessing a strong knowledge of the State, Federal, Local, and Judges’ rules, and having a thorough understanding of the litigation process. The Specialist is expected to accurately compute deadlines and work independently while reviewing the work of other team members to ensure a cohesive and functioning docketing team. Key responsibilities include:
- Being highly detail-oriented, fast-learning, capable of multitasking, and working independently in a busy department.
- Researching resource guides, rule codes, authorities, and numerous courts’ websites.
- Communicating quickly and clearly via emails and phone to respond to inquiries from attorneys, secretaries, and paralegals regarding matter calendars and court procedures.
- Being flexible and adaptable to changing department procedures when necessary.
- Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, as well as reliability and dependability.
- Ensuring daily attendance, which is critical to the role.
Education and Experience Information
Required Qualifications:
- 1-5 years of litigation docket and calendaring experience in a law firm legal docketing department or clerk's office.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedures.
- Familiarity with using an automated, rules-based docket and calendar system.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of court rules in California, Texas, Illinois, Washington DC, Virginia, and/or Maryland is highly preferred, with a strong preference for knowledge of California court rules.
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer/Software Knowledge
- Required: Familiarity with CompuLaw or similar docket software
- Preferred: Typing speed of 45+ WPM
Work Environment
- The role is based in one of the local law firm offices, with the option to work from home.
- Attendance in the office is required on an as-needed basis.
- Overtime may be required when necessary.
Salary Information
California: The pay range for this position is to per hour.
Illinois: The wage range for this position is - per hour. This position is eligible for medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Washington DC: The pay range for this position is - per hour. Medical, vision, and dental coverage is available, including coverage for dependents and domestic partners.
The law firm will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
