Docketing Clerk

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned docketing professional to expertly manage California court calendaring and deadlines. You will coordinate events for attorneys and staff, respond to inquiries, and handle document processing via electronic delivery or hand delivery.

The role requires deep knowledge of state and federal rules, strong reporting skills, and proactive guidance on docket-related issues. This position supports firm-wide calendaring standards and credential maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with docketing systems and electronic filing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert for California court calendaring and deadline computations.
• Coordinate and prepare docket calendar events for attorneys and legal assistants.
• Respond to court-related inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Review and process incoming litigation documents via electronic delivery, courier, or hand delivery.
• Generate reports outlining upcoming deadlines and tasks.
• Advise attorneys on docket-related issues.
• Research Federal, State, Appellate, and Local Court Rules.
• Participate in firm-wide calendaring initiative improvements.
• Maintain California attorney filing credentials.

Skills

5+ years of legal experience

California calendaring expert

litigation processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Milana

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

NYSCEF

PACER

First Legal

One Legal

TrueFiling

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go‑to expert for all California court calendaring and deadline computations
• Coordinate and prepare docket calendar events for attorneys and legal assistants
• Respond to court‑related inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Review and process incoming litigation documents via electronic delivery, overnight courier, or hand delivery
• Generate clear, actionable reports outlining upcoming deadlines and required tasks
• Proactively advise attorneys on docket‑related issues
• Research Federal, State, Appellate, and Local Court Rules, along with Judge‑specific procedures
• Participate in firm‑wide initiatives to enhance calendaring procedures, workflows, and departmental standards
• Maintain and manage California attorney filing credentials

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficiency with docketing systems such as Milana, CompuLaw, or CourtAlert
• Hands-on experience with Federal, State, and Local court systems and electronic filing platforms (NYSCEF, PACER, First Legal, One Legal, TrueFiling, etc.)
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, legal terminology, court procedures, and docket management

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in California court calendaring, deadline computations, and litigation processes, with proficiency in docketing systems and electronic filing platforms. Capable of generating actionable reports and advising attorneys on docket-related issues while maintaining compliance with court procedures.