Docket & Litigation Calendar Specialist (Hybrid)

National Docketing Association; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer in Los Angeles, CA seeks a full-time Docket Specialist to manage calendar deadlines across multiple jurisdictions and provide regular deadline reports. Strong attention to detail and a background in docketing or litigation support are essential.

The role involves handling expedited docket requests, complex transfers, and cross-training to support multiple jurisdictions. In-person start with transition to hybrid 3x per week after onboarding, with a salary range of $70,000–$85,000.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of docketing experience.
• Background in docketing or litigation support and administration.
• Professional communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
• Paralegal certificate or other legal education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform litigation docketing for state, federal, appellate, bankruptcy, and administrative matters.
• Analyze pleadings to determine all applicable deadlines without supervision.
• Calculate deadlines with multiple service methods, continuances, and rules.
• Review court orders to determine calendaring deadlines and impact.
• Monitor court queue for updates requiring action and reporting.
• Coordinate with attorneys and staff on procedural issues and deadlines.

Skills

Docketing

Litigation support

Attention to detail

MS Excel

MS Office

Communication skills

Court rules knowledge

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

CourtAlert

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer in Los Angeles, CA seeks a full-time Docket Specialist to manage calendar deadlines across multiple jurisdictions and provide regular deadline reports. Strong attention to detail and a background in docketing or litigation support are essential.

The role involves handling expedited docket requests, complex transfers, and cross-training to support multiple jurisdictions. In-person start with transition to hybrid 3x per week after onboarding, with a salary range of $70,000–$85,000.