Hybrid Litigation Docket Specialist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dependent care reimbursement

Domestic partner coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Life and accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, is hiring a Litigation Docket Clerk to support its litigation practice firmwide. The role offers hybrid in-office/remote work across several U.S. locations including Houston, with overtime flexibility.

Key duties include maintaining the docket system, gathering filing information, managing deadlines, and responding to inquiries about court procedures. A one-year docketing experience is preferred, with strong communication and detail

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of relevant litigation calendaring/docketing experience.
• Understanding of court docketing/calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the firm’s docket system for litigation lawyers practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions.
• Obtains filing information from court clerks and online dockets.
• Identifies pertinent deadlines and prepares master calendar of due dates for distribution to lawyers and staff.
• Research questions from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries regarding deadlines, calculations of deadlines, local rules, etc.
• Responds to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

MS Office

Docketing software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CompuLaw or similar docketing software

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, is hiring a Litigation Docket Clerk to support its litigation practice firmwide. The role offers hybrid in-office/remote work across several U.S. locations including Houston, with overtime flexibility.

Key duties include maintaining the docket system, gathering filing information, managing deadlines, and responding to inquiries about court procedures. A one-year docketing experience is preferred, with strong communication and detail