California Litigation Scheduling Specialist

Strategic Legal Practices, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parking

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

EAP

Employee Discount

Job summary

Strategic Legal Practices in California seeks a Scheduling Specialist to support litigation operations, coordinating court hearings, depositions, and trial matters across the state. You will work with partners and senior counsel to ensure accurate calendars and coverage.

This role handles high-volume administrative scheduling in a fast-paced environment, tracks dockets statewide, confirms appearances, and collaborates with third-party vendors to keep litigation moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor court dockets for counties across California to track hearings, deadlines, and trial settings.
• Schedule and confirm attorney appearances for all hearings and depositions, ensuring accuracy and full coverage.
• Work with third-party legal vendors essential to litigation and legal operations.
• Confirm hearings and depositions are proceeding as scheduled and accurately document continuances.
• Track cases approaching trial and maintain accurate scheduling records.
• Work directly with the firm's partner and senior counsel attorneys daily.
• Provide high-volume legal administrative and scheduling support within a litigation environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Strategic Legal Practices in California seeks a Scheduling Specialist to support litigation operations, coordinating court hearings, depositions, and trial matters across the state. You will work with partners and senior counsel to ensure accurate calendars and coverage.

This role handles high-volume administrative scheduling in a fast-paced environment, tracks dockets statewide, confirms appearances, and collaborates with third-party vendors to keep litigation moving smoothly.