Litigation Docketing & Calendar Specialist

JBA International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JBA International, LLC seeks a Litigation Docketing & Calendar Specialist in Century City, CA on-site. The role requires 3–4 years of hands-on California civil litigation experience, with heavy docketing and scheduling responsibilities, including deadlines, motions, and trial dates.

You will maintain calendars, audit deadlines, prepare civil complaints for attorney review, file electronically, and coordinate with attorneys and staff on settlement and minor's claims matters.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of California civil litigation docketing experience.
• Strong knowledge of CA civil procedures and court deadline calculations.
• Experience filing civil complaints electronically.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles Superior Court filing requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and legal software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage litigation calendars for attorneys and legal teams.
• Calculate and track court deadlines, including statutes of limitations, discovery deadlines, motions, hearings, and trial dates.
• Review court notices, minute orders, and scheduling orders to calendar deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with the California Code of Civil Procedure and local court rules.
• Monitor upcoming deadlines and communicate important dates to attorneys and staff.
• Conduct regular calendar audits to ensure accuracy and prevent missed deadlines.
• Assist with drafting and preparing California civil complaints for attorney review.
• Prepare supporting documents, including summonses and filing forms.
• Electronically file complaints and other litigation documents through court filing systems.
• Review filing confirmations and coordinate corrections when necessary.
• Track complaint filing deadlines, service of process, proofs of service, and related deadlines.
• Coordinate with attorneys and litigation teams to ensure complaints are filed and served properly.
• Assist with petitions and documentation for Compromise of Minor's Claims matters.
• Coordinate settlement documents and calendar hearings; monitor deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Outlook

Word

Excel

Legal case management

Tools

Litify

CompuLaw

Job description

Litigation Docketing & Calendar Specialist

• Century City, CA

Location: Century City, CA (On Site)

Salary: $32 - $40/hr ($66,560 - $83,200 annually)

Experience Needed: 3–4 years of relevant California civil litigation experience

Pratice Areas: Personal Injury, Elder Abuse & Neglect, and Wrongful Death

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and manage litigation calendars for attorneys and legal teams.

Calculate and track critical court deadlines, including statutes of limitations, discovery deadlines, motions, hearings, and trial dates.

Review court notices, minute orders, and scheduling orders to identify and calendar deadlines.

Ensure compliance with the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and applicable local court rules.

Monitor upcoming deadlines and communicate important dates to attorneys and staff.

Conduct regular calendar audits to ensure accuracy and prevent missed deadlines.

Assist with drafting and preparing California civil complaints for attorney review.

Prepare supporting documents, including summonses, civil case cover sheets, and other required filing forms.

Electronically file complaints and other litigation documents through applicable court-approved filing systems.

Review filing confirmations, address rejected filings, and coordinate corrections when necessary.

Track complaint filing deadlines, service of process, proofs of service, and related litigation deadlines.

Coordinate with attorneys and litigation teams to ensure complaints are properly prepared, filed, and served.

3. Compromise of Minor's Claims Support

Assist with preparing petitions and supporting documentation for Compromise of Minor's Claims matters.

Coordinate settlement documents and required court forms.

Calendar hearings and monitor court approval deadlines.

Track outstanding documentation and follow up with the appropriate legal team members.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3–4 years of hands-on California civil litigation experience, with substantial docketing and calendaring responsibilities.

Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court deadline calculations.

Experience preparing, organizing, and electronically filing civil complaints.

Familiarity with Los Angeles Superior Court filing requirements and procedures.

Experience managing multiple litigation matters and competing deadlines.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and legal case management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.

Experience using Litify, CompuLaw, or similar legal software.

Familiarity with federal court calendaring and electronic filing procedures.

Experience with Compromise of Minor's Claims matters.