Docketing Coordinator: Litigation Operations Lead

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

401(k) plan

Profit sharing plan

PTO program

Job summary

King & Spalding seeks a Docketing Coordinator to support litigation operations and risk management. You will ensure timely, accurate filings and maintain docketing schedules across jurisdictions, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to meet deadlines.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience with FRCP and local rules. This is a full-time position based in the Dallas/Houston region with potential cross-office support.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred; high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 5+ years of litigation support, court filings, and service processes; law firm or legal department environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and Texas state court procedures, including FRCP and local rules.
• Proficiency with e-filing systems and docketing workflows; ability to learn firm systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation workflows across practice groups by reviewing, processing, and coordinating litigation-related documents.
• Prepare routine notices and complete standard court and agency forms using approved templates and procedures.
• Coordinate and execute service of documents, including service of process, and maintain related records.
• Complete e-filing across jurisdictions and coordinate in-person/physical filings where required.
• Communicate with court clerks and court staff as needed to facilitate filings, obtain procedural information, and resolve administrative issues.
• Help maintain attorney e-filing accounts and related system requirements (credentials, registration updates, and access needs).
• Provide procedural support for attorney appearances, including pro hac vice admissions.
• Partner with paralegals and Legal Practice Assistants to coordinate litigation and administrative tasks across practice groups.
• Support attorney onboarding/offboarding related to litigation systems and procedural compliance (documentation, access, and process guidance).
• Docket court dates and deadlines in the firm’s docketing system and support deadline tracking as part of the Firm’s risk-management function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Professional communication

Multi-tasking

Education

College degree preferred; high school diploma or GED equivalent required

Tools

e-filing systems

docketing software

Job description

King & Spalding seeks a Docketing Coordinator to support litigation operations and risk management. You will ensure timely, accurate filings and maintain docketing schedules across jurisdictions, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to meet deadlines.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience with FRCP and local rules. This is a full-time position based in the Dallas/Houston region with potential cross-office support.