Court Services Specialist

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

. Perform rule-based calendaring by reviewing pleadings, orders, notices and correspondence to identify and calculate litigation deadlines .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $49 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation docketing and e-filing processes, with a strong ability to research and apply court rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions. Proficient in managing deadlines, coordinating filings, and communicating effectively with legal teams and courts.

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Litigation Docketing ExperienceE-Filing ExperienceKnowledge of Court RulesAdvanced Proficiency in Microsoft OfficeExperience with CM/ECF and Third-Party Vendors

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Hard Skills

Litigation DocketingE-FilingDeadline CalculationDocument Review for ComplianceResearching Court RulesCalendar ManagementFiling CoordinationVendor Invoice SubmissionCourt Record RetrievalOperational Guidance on Filing Requirements

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Manage Competing DeadlinesAbility to Interpret and Analyze Information

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCompuLaw VisionPacerSmartrulesWestlawCM/ECFOnline Filing Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBachelor’s Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

LitigationCourt ProceduresFiling RequirementsDocketing SystemsTrial CalendarsState and Federal CourtsAgency Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform rule-based calendaring by reviewing pleadings, orders, notices and correspondence to identify and calculate litigation deadlines
Research and apply state, federal, local, judge-specific and agency rules of procedure
Process calendar requests using docketing and calendaring systems
Create, update and maintain deadlines and trial calendars
Generate weekly and customized calendar reports
Conduct calendar review meetings with attorneys and paralegals
Respond to calendaring inquiries and investigate docketing concerns
Research court rules, standing orders and filing requirements
Monitor rule changes and disseminate notices
Provide operational guidance on filing and calendaring requirements
Prepare and perform electronic and print filings in state, federal, appellate and agency courts
Review documents for compliance with court rules
Coordinate service of process, subpoenas and courtesy/service copies
Communicate with courts and administrative offices regarding filing requirements
Monitor filing status and update attorneys and case teams
Download filed documents and update internal systems
Retrieve court records and filed documents
Maintain attorney filing credentials and court admission information
Create and manage court filing accounts and troubleshoot credential issues
Coordinate with filing vendors and attorney service companies
Submit vendor invoices
Work collaboratively with Filing Specialists, Docket Specialists, Docket Manager and Senior Court Services Specialists
Maintain regular office hours and be available for after-hours and weekend overtime as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent years of experience
5+ years of litigation docketing experience
2+ years of e-filing experience
Knowledge and ability to research multi-state, federal, local, judges’ and agency rules of civil procedure
Experience researching state and federal court websites
Experience using online filing platforms, including CM/ECF and third-party vendors
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Edge, Excel and Word
Experience with CompuLaw Vision, Pacer, Smartrules and Westlaw
Ability to calculate deadlines accurately and enter due dates
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interpret and analyze information
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize tasks
Ability to meet physical demands including writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching and lifting up to 25 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Benefits
Opportunity to make an impact