Docket Specialist – Hybrid Litigation Calendaring Expert

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 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