Litigation Docket Specialist

TBG | The Bachrach Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The Bachrach Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Docket Specialist to support calendaring and docketing across multiple practice areas for a prestigious Am Law 100 firm. This hybrid role requires proximity to major markets including New York, Silicon Valley, Boston, San Francisco, Washington, Seattle, or Santa Monica.

You'll review filings, track deadlines, manage automated docketing systems, and provide training and guidance on docketing processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal calendaring, docketing, or litigation support experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience with automated docketing and calendaring platforms.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court systems, filing procedures, and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Hybrid work arrangement (remote + in-office).

Responsibilities

• Review court filings, agency notices, and client documents to identify and track deadlines.
• Calculate and maintain litigation deadlines within automated docketing and calendaring systems.
• Respond to attorney and staff inquiries regarding docket entries, procedural requirements, and court deadlines.
• Maintain and update court rule sets and calendaring procedures.
• Monitor electronic court filing systems and related notifications.
• Provide guidance and training on docketing processes, policies, and procedural updates.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis for operational and risk management initiatives.
• Support special projects and other administrative responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Legal calendaring

Docketing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Must be located in Silicon Valley, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Seattle, or Santa Monica.

A prestigious Am Law 100 firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Docket Specialist to support the management and maintenance of critical calendaring and docketing functions across multiple practice areas. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, legal professionals, and risk management teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review court filings, agency notices, and client documents to identify and track important deadlines.
• Calculate and maintain litigation and regulatory deadlines within automated docketing and calendaring systems.
• Respond to attorney and staff inquiries regarding docket entries, procedural requirements, and court deadlines.
• Maintain and update court rule sets and calendaring procedures.
• Monitor electronic court filing systems and related notifications.
• Provide guidance and training on docketing processes, policies, and procedural updates.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis for operational and risk management initiatives.
• Support special projects and other administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal calendaring, docketing, or litigation support experience within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience working with automated docketing and calendaring platforms.
• Strong understanding of federal and state court systems, filing procedures, and litigation deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Hybrid work arrangement with a combination of remote and in-office work.
• Opportunity to collaborate with legal professionals across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Stable, team-oriented environment with exposure to complex legal matters and high-level professional services operations.