Litigation Docket Specialist

Morgan Lewis; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Life and accident insurance

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to support its litigation practice across multiple offices. The role involves maintaining docket systems, generating reports, and assisting with calendaring and deadlines for diverse matters.

The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and at least seven years of related experience, with hybrid in-office/remote scheduling across several CA venues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of related experience preferred.
• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with docketing software such as CompuLaw.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys in multiple courts.
• Enter deadlines and data into the calendaring database per standards.
• Manage complex docketing like scheduling orders.
• Research deadlines, local rules, and court procedures as needed.
• Respond to requests about calendared events and court procedures.
• Train staff on the docket system and calendaring procedures.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Team player

Prioritization & deadlines

Docket/calendaring software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CompuLaw or similar docketing

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Litigation Docket Specialist to support our litigation practice firmwide.

The Litigation Docket Specialist is expected to provide comprehensive docket reports to case teams, answer any questions that may arise, and research complex issues before escalating to their manager. Additionally, the Litigation Docket Specialist will train staff and attorneys on the Firm’s docket software and the proper procedures related to docket/calendaring, as required.

Reporting to the Legal Practice Support Management team, the Litigation Docket Specialist will be able to seek guidance from the Senior Litigation Docket Specialist and the Supervisor of Legal Practice Support Operations.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in any of the following locations: Century City, Los Angeles, Orange County, Seattle, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime required.

Primary responsibilities

• Maintains the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions.
• Reviews correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings and deposition notices for relevant and pertinent deadlines and extensive daily data entry into the calendaring database according to firm wide and department standards.
• Manages complex, high end docketing work (e.g. scheduling orders)
• 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.
• References and research court codes, state and federal statutes, court websites and Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw as appropriate.
• Enters parameters, run, print, and distribute reports as necessary.
• Prioritizes and processes requests received from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries to docket litigation deadlines in active litigation for clients.
• Trains staff and attorneys on the computerized docket system and proper procedures related to docket/calendaring on an ongoing basis as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of seven years of related experience.
• An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs.
• CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.

Benefits / Why Join Us

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service.

We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including: Medical coverage, with a variety of plans Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts Domestic partner coverage Parental leave Vacation and holiday leave Life and accident insurance Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.

Compensation

For positions in Century City, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Orange County, CA the salary range for this position is: $67,000.00 - $107,825.00.

For positions in Seattle, WA, salary range for this position is: $64,700 - $103,475.

For positions in San Francisco, CA, and Silicon Valley, CA, the salary range for this position is: $70,070.00 - $112,093.00.

The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

The foregoing salary range applies only to the specific available position advertised herein.

The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits / Employee Programs

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, Health Advocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.

Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year.

In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked.

Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

At-Will Employment

It is a "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or [e-mail]

Global Practice Overview

At Morgan Lewis, we work in collaboration around the world—always ready to respond to the needs of our clients and craft powerful solutions for them. From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups. We provide comprehensive litigation, corporate, finance, restructuring, employment and benefits, and intellectual property services in all major industries, helping clients address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes. And we approach every representation with an equal commitment to first understanding, and then efficiently and effectively advancing, the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results.

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