Litigation Docketing Specialist

Summary

Join a premier California law firm specializing in labor, employment, and education law as their Docketing Specialist – Compulaw Expert. This remote position within California is crucial for ensuring attorneys meet court deadlines across various courts. You will maintain and update litigation deadlines using Compulaw, review legal filings to extract critical dates, monitor court rule changes, and generate timely reminders and reports. Collaboration with attorneys and support staff is key to maintaining accurate calendaring. The role demands attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with at least five years of legal docketing experience and advanced Compulaw proficiency.

Requirements

• At least five years of legal docketing or calendar management experience
• Advanced proficiency with Compulaw docketing software
• Thorough understanding of litigation workflows and court procedures across state, federal, and appellate levels
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to collaborate effectively
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update all litigation deadlines and court appearances using Compulaw
• Review legal filings and correspondence to extract critical dates and enter them accurately
• Monitor court rule changes and ensure compliance across California courts
• Generate timely reminders, status reports, and matter updates as needed
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to maintain consistent, error-free calendaring
• Identify and rectify discrepancies in docket entries
• Stay informed on Compulaw updates and implement best practices for docket management
• Safeguard sensitive case information with strict confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with legal case management platforms like iManage
• Prior experience supporting litigation teams in public agency or education law environments
• Familiarity with additional docketing or case management systems
• Process improvement orientation or experience leading calendar optimization efforts
• Training or mentorship experience with junior support staff

Benefits

• Competitive compensation between $80,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education support
• Fully remote position for candidates residing in California
• A collaborative, respectful, and growth-focused work culture