Litigation Docket Specialist

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

. Review and analyze docketing requests and associated documents .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,000 - $87,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation docketing and calendaring, ensuring accurate identification and calculation of court and agency deadlines. Proficient in using docketing software and legal research tools to support litigation practices effectively.

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Docketing Specialist ExperienceLitigation KnowledgeCalendaring Software ProficiencyAttention To DetailCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

DocketingCalendaringCivil ProcedureDeadline CalculationDocument ReviewLegal ResearchInformation AnalysisQuality ControlTask PrioritizationDocument Retrieval

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationFlexibilityIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Compulaw VisionCourtAlertPACERLexis/NexisWest CourtExpressMicrosoft Office SuiteOutlookExcelWord

Industry Keywords

LitigationLaw Firm EnvironmentCourt RulesDocket SearchingDocument Retrieval Databases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and analyze docketing requests and associated documents
Accurately calculate critical dates and related deadlines
Update existing docket entries and review work product for quality control
Research court rules and judges' orders to supplement automated calculations
Respond to case teams to ensure docket entries are accurate
Review incoming court documents and correspondence
Save documents to the appropriate case
Calculate and enter deadlines in docketing software under applicable rules
Review calendared deadlines and report them to the docketing team
Assist with special projects and other assigned duties
Support the firm's litigation practice by ensuring court and agency deadlines are accurately identified, calculated, and calendared

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience as a docketing specialist, ideally with experience with litigation in a law firm environment
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of basic litigation docketing, calendaring and Civil Procedure
Experience using calendaring software such as Compulaw Vision and/or CourtAlert required
Superior accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to interpret and analyze information
Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases, including PACER, Lexis/Nexis, West CourtExpress, and federal/local court websites
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as a reliable, conscientious, and flexible team player
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications, including Outlook, Excel and Word
Ability to work within reasonable commuting distance from a Davis Wright Tremaine office while fully remote

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
Bonus eligibility for full-time employees
Optional HSA
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Telemedicine and virtual short-term solution-based counseling services
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Subsidized backup care and caregiving resources
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs
Flexible remote work arrangement