Docket Specialist - CA Litigation

Polsinelli PC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time off

Referral program

Medical insurance

Job summary

Polsinelli PC is seeking an experienced Docket Specialist to support attorneys and legal teams across multiple offices. You will review court documents, interpret rules, calculate deadlines, and maintain accurate docket entries in CompuLaw.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of litigation docketing experience, strong California rule knowledge, and proficiency with CompuLaw. This is a full-time position in our Firm Docketing Department.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation docketing experience in a law firm or legal services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of California state and federal court rules, including the California Code of Civil Procedure.
• Experience using CompuLaw or a comparable rules-based docketing system.

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings, court orders, and notices to identify and calculate deadlines.
• Enter and maintain deadlines in the docketing system.
• Quality-control docket entries for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

California court rules knowledge

Time management

Education

Paralegal certification

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CompuLaw

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

At Polsinelli,What a Law Firm Should Beis not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create a dynamic environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves, creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive.

Polsinelli is seeking an experienced Docket Specialist to join its Firm Docketing Department. The Docket Specialist will support attorneys and legal teams across multiple offices and practice groups by reviewing court documents, interpreting applicable court rules, calculating critical deadlines, and maintaining accurate docket entries in CompuLaw.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation docketing experience, particularly with California state and federal court rules, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, analyze, and interpret pleadings, court orders, notices, and other legal documents to identify and calculate critical deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules, statutes, local procedures, and firm docketing protocols.
• Research, analyze, and interpret federal, state, local, and judge-specific court rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions, with an emphasis on California litigation.
• Enter, update, and maintain deadlines, court appearances, hearings, reminders, and other critical dates in the firm's centralized docketing system.
• Perform quality-control reviews of docket entries and deadline calculations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm procedures.
• Review and process incoming docketing requests, including electronic court filing notifications and other deadline-related communications.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals to clarify docketing requests, address questions, and provide guidance regarding docketing processes in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide backup coverage and additional support to other Docketing team members as needed.
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality service while maintaining professionalism.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SKILLS

• Strong attention to detail.
• Solid initiative and independent judgment skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to take ownership and responsibility for workload.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; positive and proactive manner; strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work efficiently.
• Familiarity with PACER, CM/ECF, and California electronic court filing systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of the litigation process.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years of litigation docketing experience in a law firm or legal services environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• Strong working 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 California litigation deadlines, including discovery, motion practice, service, hearings, and trial-related deadlines.
• Experience researching and interpreting federal, state, and local court rules across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience using CompuLaw or a comparable rules-based litigation docketing system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
• College degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience preferred.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits.

• Paid time off
• sick time off
• a referral program
• medical insurance and benefits
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• long-term disability benefits
• short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• and employee assistance benefits

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelor's or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Paralegal Certification

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