Senior Litigation Docket Specialist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

. Maintain the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $84,200 - $146,325 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in court docketing and calendaring procedures, with a strong focus on managing deadlines and compliance in a fast-paced legal environment. Proficient in training staff and improving docketing processes while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

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Court Docketing ProceduresCalendaring ProceduresCompuLaw SoftwareMicrosoft Office ProficiencyDeadline Management

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Hard Skills

Data EntryDeadline CalculationLegal ResearchProofreadingReport Generation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

CompuLawLexis-NexisWestlawCalendaring Database

Industry Keywords

LitigationCourt FilingsFederal StatutesState StatutesLocal Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions
Review correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings and deposition notices for relevant and pertinent deadlines
Perform extensive daily data entry into the calendaring database according to firm-wide and department standards
Manage complex, high-end docketing work, such as scheduling orders
Research questions regarding deadlines, deadline calculations, local rules, and court procedures
Respond to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, court procedures, and modifications to compliance dates
Reference and research court codes, state and federal statutes, court websites, Lexis-Nexis, and Westlaw
Enter parameters, run, print, and distribute reports and custom reports
Prioritize and process requests to docket litigation deadlines in active litigation for clients
Lead training and onboarding; assist with planning, assigning, and directing work assignments
Assist with interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
Train attorneys and legal/administrative support staff on the computerized docket system and docketing procedures
Work with staff on docketing questions or issues before escalating to the Supervisor
Assist junior staff with inbox management, work priorities, and work product accuracy
Update and improve litigation docketing processes and procedures
Lead special projects and overflow work
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of ten (10) 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 working arrangements
Hybrid in-office/remote working schedule