Docketing Manager

Gainor Staffing; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing seeks a Docketing Manager for a leading AmLaw Top 50 law firm in San Francisco, specializing in Technology, Energy, Finance and Life Sciences. The role focuses on accurate calendaring, court procedures, and risk management, with a strong emphasis on California rules and e-filing platforms.

You will review deadlines, advise attorneys on calendaring standards, and collaborate with Court Services across offices to enhance processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in litigation calendaring, docketing, and court procedures
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Strong knowledge of California state, appellate, and federal court rules and procedures
• Experienced with e-filing platforms including CM/ECF, Odyssey, Tyler Technologies, TrueFiling, and File & ServeXpress
• Proficient with Aderant CompuLaw, CourtAlert, or comparable docketing systems
• Highly organized and comfortable managing high-volume, deadline-driven work

Responsibilities

• Review and verify procedural deadline calculations and calendaring entries
• Ensure consistent and accurate docketing practices across litigation matters
• Advise attorneys and case teams on calendaring, civil procedure, court rules, and judges’ requirements
• Research court procedures, rules, and case histories as needed
• Support state and federal e-filings and service requirements
• Collaborate with Court Services teams across offices and help improve docketing processes

Skills

Litigation calendaring

Docketing

Court procedures

California rules

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Aderant CompuLaw

CourtAlert

CM/ECF

Odyssey

Tyler Technologies

TrueFiling

File & ServeXpress

Job description

Our client is an AmLaw Top 50 law firm at the forefront of innovation in the legal industry, serving clients across Technology, Energy, Finance, and Life Sciences. Known for its award-winning culture, the firm consistently ranks among the top for pro bono impact, diversity, and workplace flexibility. They are seeking a DocketingManager to join the team in support of theirCourt Services team.

This role is ideal for an experienced docketing professional withdeepknowledge of California court rules and a strong focus on accuracy and risk management.

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of experience in litigation calendaring, docketing, and court procedures
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experiencerequired
• Strong knowledge of California state, appellate, and federal court rules and procedures
• Experienced with e-filing platforms including CM/ECF, Odyssey, Tyler Technologies,TrueFiling, and File &ServeXpress
• Proficient with AderantCompuLaw,CourtAlert, or comparable docketing systems
• Highly organized and comfortable managing high-volume, deadline-driven work

WhatYou’llDo

• Review and verify procedural deadline calculations and calendaring entries
• Ensure consistent andaccuratedocketing practices across litigation matters
• Advise attorneys and case teams on calendaring, civil procedure, court rules, and judges’ requirements
• Research court procedures, rules, and case histories as needed
• Support state and federal e-filings and service requirements
• Collaborate with Court Services teams across offices and help improve docketing processes

What Success Looks Like

• Litigation deadlines are calculated and calendared with exceptional accuracy
• Attorneys receivetimely, reliable guidance on court procedures and filing requirements
• Docketing practicesremainconsistent across offices
• Court Services operations run efficiently while minimizing deadline and compliance risk

Salary Range:

$85,000 – 130,000 annually, based on experience

Location:

San Francisco, CA –Remote

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.