Docketing Manager

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

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is seeking a Docketing Manager for our client, a prestigious AmLaw Top 50 law firm, to support its Court Services team in California. The role emphasizes accuracy, risk management, and strong knowledge of California court rules.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in litigation calendaring and docketing, be highly organized, and proficient with CM/ECF, Odyssey, Tyler Technologies, TrueFiling and related docketing systems to ensure timely, compliant filings across state

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in litigation calendaring, docketing, and court procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of California state, appellate, and federal court rules and procedures.
• Experience with e-filing platforms CM/ECF, Odyssey, Tyler Technologies, TrueFiling, and File & ServeXpress.
• Proficient with Aderant CompuLaw, CourtAlert, or comparable docketing systems.
• Highly organized and able to manage 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

Court procedures knowledge

Deadline management

High-volume work handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CM/ECF

Odyssey

Tyler Technologies

TrueFiling

File & ServeXpress

Aderant CompuLaw

CourtAlert

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 Docketing Manager to join the team in support of their Court Services team. This role is ideal for an experienced docketing professional with deep knowledge 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 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

What You’ll Do

• 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

What Success Looks Like

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

Salary Range: $85,000 - 130,000 annually, based on experience

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.