Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist

Fish & Richardson P.C.

. Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $68,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in litigation docketing processes, including the ability to compute deadlines across various jurisdictions and utilize rules-based docketing systems. Proficient in maintaining compliance with court procedural rules and enhancing workflow efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Docketing ExperienceMilana Docketing PlatformLitigation Docketing ProcessesFederal And State Court Procedural RulesStrong Analytical And Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Deadline CalculationDocket ReviewCourt Rules ResearchQuality ReviewProcess ImprovementLitigation Lifecycle KnowledgeRules-Based Docketing SystemsDocket Reporting

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedStrong Communication SkillsTime ManagementProactive AttitudeCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Milana

Industry Keywords

LitigationDocketingJurisdictionCourt/VenueStatutory RulesAgency RulesInternal ProtocolsTeam Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates
Review court dockets as needed
Verify jurisdiction, court/venue, relevant authorities, and calculated dates
Adjust deadlines for federal, state, statutory, agency, local rules, and practices
Enter litigation deadlines into Milana, the firm’s litigation docketing platform
Provide proactive support to litigation teams and coordinate with docketing attorneys
Quality review own work according to internal protocols and escalate questions to the Litigation Docketing Manager and docketing attorneys
Assist with inter-department training focused on court rules research and interpretation
Quality review Docketing Specialists’ work product
Respond to litigation team inquiries regarding docketed events, deadlines, and court rules
Prepare and distribute regular docket reports and additional reports upon request
Research court rules for assigned jurisdictions and present findings to case teams
Maintain and improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimize risk
Suggest improvements to docketing procedures and workflow
Promote and ensure compliance with firm docketing policies, procedures, best practices, and workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ docketing experience computing deadlines in federal, state, and agency court jurisdictions
Experience with rules-based docketing systems
Experience with Milana preferred
Thorough knowledge of litigation docketing processes in a law firm
Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules
Demonstrated knowledge of the litigation lifecycle
Reliable and detail oriented
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, time management, and technical skills
Highly motivated and proactive with strong attention to detail
Ability to exercise independent and professional judgment
Excellent customer service and ability to multi-task
Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Ability to identify issues, draw valid conclusions, present them clearly and concisely, and develop and implement solutions
Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment
Ability to work 8:30–5:30 Pacific Time regardless of work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
Back-up child care
Health and wellness initiatives
Family-friendly atmosphere
Remote-first work arrangement with primarily work-from-home and no expectation of regular in-office presence