Docket Specialist (4-6+)

O'Hagan Meyer; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, AD&D

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short/Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Docket Specialist to join its Los Angeles, CA office. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of docketing experience and a background in docketing or litigation support and administration. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

A paralegal certificate or other legal education is a plus. The Docket Specialist will handle calendaring, deadline tracking, and docketing maintenance across multiple jurisdictions, providing timely

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of docketing experience or background in docketing or litigation support and administration
• Eye for detail and resourceful; cares about the little things
• Professional communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)
• Paralegal certificate or other legal education is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform litigation docketing for state, federal, appellate, bankruptcy, and administrative matters across jurisdictions.
• Calculate deadlines involving multiple service methods, continuances, and jurisdiction-specific rules.
• Review and interpret court orders to determine calendaring deadlines/impact.
• Monitor court queue for updates requiring immediate action.
• Maintain accurate case records and docket history.
• Train and mentor Docket Clerks; participate in testing/new docketing software.

Skills

Docketing experience

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Team player

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Excel

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time DocketSpecialistto join its Los Angeles, CA office. We are looking for candidates that have an eye for detail,resourceful, and care about thelittle things. Candidates will have4-6 years of docketing experience and background indocketingor litigation support and administration. Mustpossessprofessional communication skills (written,verbaland interpersonal) and can follow procedures and ask questions when unsure. A paralegal certificate or other legal education is a plus.

The DocketSpecialistwillbe responsible forcalendaring court dates, deadlinetrackingand docketing maintenance across multiplejurisdictions.TheDocketSpecialistalso providestimelyreports of response dates on a regular basis and works on specific projects and research assignments.

Primary Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Perform litigation docketing for state, federal, appellate, bankruptcy, and administrative matters.
• Independently analyze pleadings and determine all applicable deadlines without supervision.
• Calculate deadlines involving multiple service methods, continuances, stipulations, and jurisdiction-specific rules.
• Review and interpret court orders to determine calendaring deadlines/impact.
• Monitor court queue for updates requiring immediate action.
• Research procedural rules, statutes, and local court rules when deadlines are unclear.
• Manage high-volume docket requests while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• Perform quality control review of docket entries created by junior staff.
• Identify and correct calendaring discrepancies before deadlines are missed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for attorneys and legal staff.
• Provide guidance on court rules and procedural deadlines.
• Coordinate with attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and litigation teams regarding procedural issues.
• Handle expedited and high-priority (“RUSH”) docket requests.
• Process complex case transfers, consolidations, removals, remands, appeals, and related proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case records and docket history.
• Assist with training and mentoring Docket Clerks.
• Participate in testing and implementation of new docketing software or system enhancements.
• Assist with updating departmental procedures and training materials.
• Participate in department projects, workflow improvements, and quality initiatives.
• Cross-train to support multiple jurisdictions and offices (e.g., trademark, IP, federal court nationwide).
• Stay current on rule changes affecting litigation deadlines.
• Prepare reports and deadline summaries.

Ideal candidate should have a very strong understanding of the litigation process as well as Federal, State and Local court rules and procedures, excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and MS Office, including Outlook; excellent oral and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; able to work independently as well as with the team; Working well as a team in a congenial office; exceptional organizational skills. Experience withCourtAlertor other docketing programs is a plus. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.

O'Hagan Meyerparticipatesin E-Verify. O'Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

In-Person to start and transition to Hybrid 3x a week after three (3) monthsdepending on progress with the possibility of some overtime.

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Commuter Benefits

Why Join our Firm?

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package