Legal Docketing Specialist

gpac; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Legal Docketing Specialist to manage the calendar of court deadlines, hearings, and filings and ensure nothing is missed. This on-site, full-time role offers a salary range of $63,000–$75,000 per year.

You will calendar deadlines under California and federal rules, review notices, and maintain the docketing system while coordinating with attorneys and support staff to prevent scheduling gaps.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal docketing or calendaring experience in a law firm.
• Working knowledge of California and federal court rules for deadline calculation.
• Experience with docketing software and e-filing systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and calendar court deadlines, hearings, and filing dates under California and federal rules.
• Review incoming court notices, e-service, and correspondence, and docket them promptly.
• Maintain the firm's docketing system and keep records accurate and current.
• Send deadline reminders to attorneys and staff, and confirm tasks are covered.
• Monitor court dockets and electronic filing systems for updates.
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants on scheduling questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Docketing software

E-filing systems

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Walnut Creek, CA (On-site) | $63,000-$75,000 per year | Full-time
A well-regarded Walnut Creek law firm is hiring a Legal Docketing Specialist to keep its attorneys on schedule. You'll own the firm's calendar of court deadlines, hearings, and filings, and make sure nothing gets missed.

What You'll Do

• Calculate and calendar court deadlines, hearings, and filing dates under California and federal rules
• Review incoming court notices, e-service, and correspondence, and docket them promptly
• Maintain the firm's docketing system and keep records accurate and current
• Send deadline reminders to attorneys and staff, and confirm tasks are covered
• Monitor court dockets and electronic filing systems for updates
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants on scheduling questions

What You Bring

• 2+ years of legal docketing or calendaring experience in a law firm
• Working knowledge of California and federal court rules for deadline calculation
• Experience with docketing software and e-filing systems
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.