Litigation Docketing Specialist

Trustpoint.One; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Trustpoint.One is seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity. This role can be fully remote or based in Southern California, suitable for candidates with experience in CA courts.

Responsibilities include analyzing docketing requests, maintaining legal rules, and generating deadline summaries. Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of docketing experience, proficiency in legal software, and strong organizational skills.

Compensation ranges from $30 to $40 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior docketing experience within a law firm.
• Current year (2026) experience required.
• Familiarity with California court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze docketing requests and related documents.
• Maintain federal, state, and agency rules.
• Generate and distribute docket reports and summaries.

Skills

Docketing experience

Proficiency in rules-based docketing software

Attention to detail

MS Office applications

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Aderant CompuLaw

CourtAlert

eDockets

Milana

Job description

Trustpoint.One has an immediate opening with a national law firm for a Litigation Docketing Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with an immediate start. This role is open to candidates who reside in California, but is also open to fully remote candidates who can work PST hours and have current hands‑on experience with CA courts. This role can also sit in one of the firm’s Southern California offices (LA or SD).

Responsibilities

• Analyze docketing requests and related documents to accurately calculate and calendar critical deadlines
• Maintain and apply federal, state, and agency rules, including applicable rules of civil procedure
• Generate and distribute docket reports and deadline summaries
• Provide guidance to attorneys and staff regarding docketing policies, procedures, and court rules
• Monitor assigned docketing inboxes and coordinate with case teams to ensure timely and accurate docket entries
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously while meeting time-sensitive deadlines

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior docketing experience within a law firm; current year (2026) experience required
• Proficiency in Aderant CompuLaw preferred; experience with a rules‑based docketing software (CourtAlert, eDockets, Milana, etc) required
• Familiarity with the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the California State Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct
• Experience working with federal, state court, and agency rules
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work extended hours as needed and sit at a computer for sustained periods of time

This is a long-term contract role available for immediate start. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume for prompt consideration. Compensation is commensurate with experience and is expected to be 30–40/hr.

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.