Hybrid Litigation Docket Specialist

Fenwick & West; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 95,750; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick & West is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to oversee daily docket operations across Litigation, Corporate, and Administrative departments.

The role supports hybrid work with one on-site day per week and requires availability to work Pacific Time during training. Candidate will manage deadlines, enter data into the docket system, and assist attorneys and staff on docket policies and changes.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated docketing/calendaring programs (CompuLaw preferred).
• Knowledge of federal and state court structures, procedures and filing requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Review court, agency, and client documents for relevant deadlines.
• Calculate court and regulatory deadlines and enter information into the docket database.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding docket entries.
• Maintain rule sets used in the docket software.
• Provide training on docket policies and changes to court rules.

Skills

Docketing calendar management

Court structures knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Tools

CompuLaw

Job description

Fenwick & West is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to oversee daily docket operations across Litigation, Corporate, and Administrative departments.

The role supports hybrid work with one on-site day per week and requires availability to work Pacific Time during training. Candidate will manage deadlines, enter data into the docket system, and assist attorneys and staff on docket policies and changes.