Litigation Docketing Specialist

Fujitani Consulting | Legal Recruiters; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Fujitani Consulting | Legal Recruiters is partnering with California law firms to place experienced Litigation Docketing Specialists. These roles offer remote work with occasional Sacramento office attendance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation calendaring and docketing using CompuLaw, strong California court knowledge, PACER/CM-ECF experience, and superb attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation calendaring and docketing using CompuLaw.
• Strong knowledge of CA state and federal procedures, court rules, and deadline calculations.
• Familiarity with PACER, CM/ECF, CA courts websites, and electronic filing systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Review court filings and notices to identify deadlines.
• Calculate and maintain deadlines per court rules.
• Enter and monitor deadlines using calendaring software.
• Analyze complex orders and impact on deadlines.
• Research applicable court rules and filing requirements.
• Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding deadlines.
• Review and audit docket entries for accuracy.
• Prioritize time-sensitive requests while managing multiple assignments.
• Maintain calendaring records and follow procedures.

Skills

Litigation calendaring

California procedures

PACER/CM-ECF

MS Office

Attention to detail

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification

Tools

CompuLaw

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000–$95,000 annually

About the Opportunity:

We are partnering with established California law firms seeking experienced Litigation Docketing Specialists to join their teams. These opportunities offer the flexibility of working remotely, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced litigation professionals.

Candidates must reside within reasonable proximity to Sacramento, as occasional office attendance may be required for meetings or training.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in litigation calendaring and docketing, strong knowledge of California state and federal court procedures, and the ability to accurately calculate and manage complex litigation deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review court filings, orders, notices, and electronic service documents to identify applicable deadlines.


• Calculate and maintain litigation deadlines in accordance with California state, federal, appellate, and local court rules.


• Enter, update, and monitor litigation deadlines using rules-based calendaring software.


• Analyze complex court orders and determine their impact on existing case deadlines.


• Research applicable court rules, procedures, and filing requirements.


• Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff regarding deadlines and calendaring matters.


• Review and audit docket entries to ensure accuracy.


• Prioritize time-sensitive requests while managing multiple assignments.


• Maintain accurate calendaring records and follow established docketing procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of litigation calendaring and docketing experience utilizing CompuLaw.


• Strong knowledge of California state and federal litigation procedures, court rules, and deadline calculations.


• Experience calculating and managing complex litigation deadlines.


• Familiarity with PACER, CM/ECF, California court websites, and electronic filing systems.


• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with legal teams in a remote environment.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.


• Ability to attend the Sacramento office occasionally, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal or legal secretary.


• Experience working in a law firm environment.


• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification.


• $90,000–$100,000 annually, depending on the position and qualifications.


• Remote work arrangements for qualified candidates in the Sacramento area.


• Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional employer-sponsored programs.


• Opportunities to work with established litigation teams in collaborative professional environments.