Litigation Docket Specialist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

. Provide comprehensive docket reports to case teams and answer related questions .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $62,000 - $107,825 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in court docketing and calendaring procedures, with a strong ability to manage complex docketing tasks and maintain compliance with deadlines. Proficient in utilizing docketing software and Microsoft Office to support litigation teams effectively.

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Court Docketing ProceduresCalendaring ProceduresData EntryMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCompuLaw Software

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Hard Skills

Docket ManagementDeadline CalculationLegal ResearchProofreadingData Entry Accuracy

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

CompuLawLexis-NexisWestlawCalendaring Database

Industry Keywords

Litigation SupportCourt FilingsFederal and State StatutesLegal ProceduresPleadings Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive docket reports to case teams and answer related questions
Research complex issues before escalating to the manager
Maintain the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions
Review correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings, and deposition notices for relevant deadlines
Perform extensive daily data entry into the calendaring database according to firm-wide and department standards
Manage complex, high-end docketing work, including scheduling orders
Research questions regarding deadlines, deadline calculations, local rules, and court procedures
Respond to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, court procedures, and docket compliance-date modifications
Research court codes, state and federal statutes, court websites, Lexis-Nexis, and Westlaw
Enter parameters, run, print, and distribute reports
Prioritize and process requests to docket litigation deadlines in active litigation for clients
Train staff and attorneys on the computerized docket system and proper docket/calendaring procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Legal Practice Support Management team and seek guidance from the Senior Litigation Docket Specialist and Supervisor of Legal Practice Support Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of seven years of related experience
An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs
CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus
Flexibility to work overtime required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Domestic partner coverage
Parental leave
Vacation and holiday leave
Life and accident insurance
Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Flexible in-office/remote working schedule