Docketing Specialist

Trustpoint.One; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustpoint.One is seeking an experienced Litigation Docket Specialist for a long-term contract to support a busy litigation practice. The role is open to fully remote candidates who can work Pacific Time hours, or to candidates located in the firm’s Los Angeles or San Diego offices, with an immediate start.

Recent hands-on CALIFORNIA court calendaring experience is required, including calendar deadlines for California state and federal courts, review of court documents, docket activity, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation docketing experience in a law firm.
• Recent hands-on experience with California state and/or federal courts.
• Strong understanding of California litigation deadlines and court rules.
• Experience with rules-based docketing software (CompuLaw, CourtAlert, eDockets, Milana or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines based on court rules and case events.
• Calendar California state and federal court deadlines (discovery, motions, trial, filings).
• Review court documents and docket activity to identify deadlines.
• Monitor docketing inboxes and coordinate with attorneys and legal teams.
• Prepare and distribute docket reports and updates.
• Research California and federal court rules and procedures.
• Maintain accurate docket information across matters.
• Communicate with attorneys and paralegals regarding deadlines.

Skills

Litigation docketing experience

California courts experience

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Independent work ethic

Tools

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

eDockets

Milana

Job description

Trustpoint has an immediate opening with a national law firm for an experienced Litigation Docket Specialist. This is along-term contract opportunitysupporting a busy litigation practice, with an immediate start. The role is open to candidates located in California, as well as fully remote candidates who can workPacific Time hours.Recent, hands-on experience calendaring litigation deadlines for California courts is required.Candidates may also work from the firm’s Los Angeles or San Diego offices.

Responsibilities:

• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines based on court rules, filings, and case events
• Calendar California state and federal court deadlines, including discovery, motion, trial, and filing dates
• Review court documents, docket activity, and attorney requests to identify and calendar applicable deadlines
• Monitor docketing inboxes and follow up with attorneys and legal teams as needed
• Prepare and distribute docket reports, deadline reports, and related updates
• Research and apply California and federal court rules and procedures
• Maintain accurate docket information across multiple active litigation matters
• Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals regarding deadlines and docketing requirements

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of litigation docketing experience in a law firm
• Recent, hands-on experience with California state and/or federal courts
• Strong understanding of California litigation deadlines and court rules
• Experience using rules-based docketing software such as CompuLaw, CourtAlert, eDockets, Milana, or similar
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures and rules of civil procedure
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when calculating deadlines
• Ability to manage a high volume of matters and competing deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and meet time-sensitive deadlines

Details:

• Long-term contract opportunity
• Immediate start
• Fully remote or Los Angeles/San Diego office
• Remote candidates must be able to work Pacific Time hours
• California court experience required
• Compensation: $30–$40/hour, commensurate with experience

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