Docket Specialist

EMERGE; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Parking/transit reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Polsinelli is seeking an experienced Docket Specialist to join its Firm Docketing Department in Los Angeles. This role supports attorneys and legal teams across offices, ensuring critical litigation deadlines are accurately calculated, recorded, and maintained with CompuLaw.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of docketing experience, hands-on CompuLaw proficiency, and strong knowledge of California court rules.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of docketing experience in a law firm or legal services environment.
• H hands-on experience with CompuLaw is required.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules.
• Experience calculating deadlines for discovery, motions, hearings, and trials.
• Ability to research and interpret court rules across jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with PACER, CM/ECF, and California electronic filing systems.
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings, court orders, notices, and documents to identify deadlines.
• Enter and maintain deadlines, hearings, and reminders in CompuLaw.
• Perform quality-control reviews of docket entries for accuracy.
• Process docketing requests and electronic filing notifications.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to address docketing questions.
• Provide backup support to other Docketing Department members.
• Manage competing priorities with accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Litigation docketing

CompuLaw

Rule research

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification

Tools

PACER

CM/ECF

CA e-filing

Job description

Polsinelli is seeking an experienced Docket Specialist to join its Firm Docketing Department in Los Angeles. This role will support attorneys and legal teams across multiple offices and practice groups, ensuring critical litigation deadlines are accurately calculated, recorded, and maintained. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation docketing experience, an in-depth understanding of California state and federal court rules, and hands-on experience with CompuLaw.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys collaborating with attorneys and legal teams to support the successful management of complex litigation matters.

Rewards

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility in scheduling in-office days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Parking and transit reimbursement, depending on location
• Employee assistance and referral programs

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze pleadings, court orders, notices, and other legal documents to identify and calculate critical litigation deadlines.
• Research and interpret federal, state, local, and judge-specific court rules, with a strong emphasis on California jurisdictions.
• Enter and maintain deadlines, hearings, court appearances, reminders, and other critical dates in CompuLaw.
• Conduct quality-control reviews of docket entries and deadline calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm procedures.
• Process incoming docketing requests, electronic filing notifications, and other deadline-related communications.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals to clarify requests and address docketing questions.
• Provide backup coverage and support to other members of the Docketing Department as needed.
• Manage competing priorities independently while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and timely service.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of litigation docketing experience in a law firm or legal services environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with CompuLaw is required.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules, including the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and applicable local and judge-specific rules.
• Experience calculating litigation deadlines related to discovery, motion practice, service, hearings, and trial proceedings.
• Ability to research and interpret court rules across multiple jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with PACER, CM/ECF, and California electronic court filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, and independent judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification preferred.

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