Litigation Docket Coordinator

Morrison Foerster; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

Global wellness program and Talkspace/

Community service day

Education reimbursement

Talent Development

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Morrison Foerster is seeking a Litigation Docket Coordinator to handle electronic court filings across federal, state, and appellate courts, with emphasis on California rules. The role supports calendaring deadlines, and coordinating with attorneys and staff to ensure timely filings.

Remote work is not listed; the position may be based in several offices, including San Diego. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent calendaring experience.
• 2–3 years docketing and e‑filing in state and federal courts.
• Familiarity with California procedural codes, Fed. R. Civ. P., and local rules for e‑filing/docketing.
• Experience using CompuLaw or similar docketing system.
• Ability to take assignments from inception to completion with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Electronically file documents in federal, state, and appellate courts.
• Review filings for compliance with court rules and requirements.
• Communicate e‑filing procedures and updates to attorneys and staff.
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors for filing, delivery, and court research.
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines using the docketing system.
• Maintain accurate, consistent calendar entries; distribute weekly reports.
• Stay current on docketing rules and leverage technology to improve efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CompuLaw

Job description

Overview

At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story?

Join MoFo as a LITIGATION DOCKET COORDINATOR on our Litigation Docket team!

This role can be based in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Seattle, or San Diego (https://www.mofo.com/offices).

About the Role

The Litigation Docket Coordinator is responsible for performing electronic court filings in federal, state, and appellate courts; assisting with procedural and filing requirements for all state and federal courts, with a special emphasis on California courts; calendaring dates generated by court documents and other legal filings; and monitoring and interpreting court and agency rules. Ensures a high level of client service and satisfaction in all aspects of the role.

Court Services

• Electronically file documents in federal, state, and appellate courts.
• Review filings for compliance with court rules and requirements.
• Communicate e‑filing procedures and updates to attorneys and staff.
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors for filing, delivery, and court research.
• Conduct procedural research across jurisdictions.

Calendar/Rules

• Calculate and calendar court deadlines using the automated docketing system.
• Apply court rules to advise attorneys on deadlines and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, consistent calendar entries.
• Prepare and distribute weekly firmwide calendar reports.
• Monitor rule changes and communicate updates to attorneys and staff.

Professional Development

• Stay current on litigation docketing, court rules, and legal technology.
• Leverage technology to improve efficiency and client service.
• Contribute to projects that enhance departmental processes and services.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and calendaring experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience with docketing and e‑filing in state and federal courts.
• Familiarity with California procedural codes, Fed. R. Civ. P., and local court rules and requirements as pertinent to e‑filing, docketing, and calendaring.
• Experience using CompuLaw or similar docketing system preferred.
• Ability to take an assignment from inception to completion with minimal supervision or by following broad guidelines.
• Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions.
• Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work product.
• Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal), and ability to communicate credibly and diplomatically with all levels in an organization.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and other applications used by the department.
• Ability to organize time, prioritize workload effectively, and work independently.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines under competing priorities.
• Reliability, dependability, and strong motivation to respond to requests quickly.
• Strong team player skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization.

About Our Benefits

MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.

• Avariety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry‑leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit‑sharing contribution.

Salary Information

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

San Francisco, Palo Alto salary range: $70k to $104k

Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle salary range: $67k to $98k

Contact

For questions regarding this position, please e‑mail [e-mail]