Litigation Docket Specialist | AI-Driven Calendaring

Fenwick & West; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 95,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fenwick & West seeks a Litigation Docket Specialist to oversee day-to-day docket operations across our Litigation, Corporate and Administrative departments. The role emphasizes accuracy in scheduling deadlines and maintaining the docket database while collaborating with attorneys and staff.

The position supports a hybrid work model with one on-site day per week and potential additional in-office days. Training will cover docket policies, and overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated docketing/calendaring programs (CompuLaw preferred).
• Knowledge of federal and state court structures, procedures and filing requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal direction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• The ideal candidate will have 5+ years calendaring experience in a law firm or legal department, and proficiency in automated docketing/calendaring programs.

Responsibilities

• Review court, agency, and client documents for relevant deadlines.
• Calculate court and regulatory deadlines and enter information into the docket database.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding docket entries.
• Maintain rule sets used in the docket software.
• Provide ongoing training and exposure to staff and attorneys on docket policies, procedures and changes to court and agency rules.
• Monitor electronic court filings.
• Assist in data collection, retrieval and analysis for Risk Management projects.
• Calendar 83b filing deadlines into CompuLaw.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Automated docketing/calendaring

Knowledge of federal/state court rules

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail & organization

Multitasking & deadline management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

CompuLaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fenwick & West seeks a Litigation Docket Specialist to oversee day-to-day docket operations across our Litigation, Corporate and Administrative departments. The role emphasizes accuracy in scheduling deadlines and maintaining the docket database while collaborating with attorneys and staff.

The position supports a hybrid work model with one on-site day per week and potential additional in-office days. Training will cover docket policies, and overtime may be required as needed.