Litigation Docket Coordinator - E-Filing & Calendars

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

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.