Docketing Specialist

Matura Farrington; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Matura Farrington, a regional law firm in Los Angeles, is seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist to support a busy litigation team. The position starts with a hybrid training period, requiring 2–3 days onsite per week for about 90 days, before transitioning to a fully remote schedule after training.

Responsibilities include maintaining calendars, calculating deadlines, reviewing court rules, generating reports, opening matters, and ensuring data accuracy while maintaining confidentiality in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of litigation docketing experience in a law firm or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, deadlines, and procedures.
• Experience using litigations calendaring and document management software.
• Familiarity with PACER/ECF and electronic filing systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update litigation calendars and docketing databases for state and federal matters.
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines per applicable rules and procedures.
• Review court rules, judge-specific requirements, and filing deadlines across jurisdictions.
• Generate and distribute docket reports, deadline reports, and other calendaring reports.
• Open new matters, maintain docket records, and ensure data accuracy.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in docketing information and support attorneys.

Skills

Litigation docketing

Court rules knowledge

PACER/ECF familiarity

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Attention to detail

Prioritization & multitasking

Tools

Litigation calendaring software

Job description

Schedule: Hybrid For 90 Days Of Training, And Then Remote

Compensation: $33–$40/hour (DOE)

Regional law firm is seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist to support a busy litigation team. This is a vacancy at the firm that they want to fill on temporary-to-direct hire basis. The position will begin with a hybrid training period, requiring 2–3 days onsite per week for approximately 90 days, before transitioning to a fully remote schedule upon successful completion of training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update litigation calendars and docketing databases for state and federal matters.
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Review court rules, judge-specific requirements, and filing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
• Generate and distribute docket reports, deadline reports, and other calendaring reports.
• Open new matters, maintain existing docket records, and ensure database accuracy.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in docketing information.
• Support attorneys and legal staff by providing accurate calendaring and deadline information.
• Assist with process improvements and other projects related to docketing and litigation support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation docketing experience in a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, litigation procedures, and deadline calculations.
• Experience using litigation calendaring and document management software.
• Familiarity with PACER/ECF and electronic court filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.