Litigation Docketing Specialist — Federal & State Calendars

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JOHNLEONARD, a large Boston law firm, seeks a detail-oriented Litigation Docketing Specialist to support its expanding practice. This newly created role focuses on litigation support, court calendaring, and deadline management in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 3+ years in docketing or legal calendaring and proficiency with CourtAlert, CM/ECF, and MS Office. Join a team dedicated to accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in litigation docketing or legal calendaring within a law firm or legal services environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules, including California, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey.
• Experience with docketing software (CourtAlert or similar).
• Familiarity with CM/ECF filing systems and state eFiling platforms.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work with accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF tools, and document management systems (e.g., iManage).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to interpret legal documents.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret court filings to accurately docket litigation deadlines using docketing software (e.g., CourtAlert).
• Calculate and calendar deadlines based on federal and state court rules.
• Maintain and update case calendars and respond to attorney and staff requests.
• Monitor court activity and adjust deadlines to ensure compliance with procedural rules.
• Collaborate with cross-office teams to standardize docketing processes and workflows.
• Support electronic filing functions and maintain CM/ECF accounts.
• Ensure all docket entries align with firm protocols and jurisdictional requirements.

Skills

litigation docketing

legal calendaring

court rules

docketing software

CM/ECF

Microsoft Office

attention to detail

organizational skills

analytical thinking

communication

Tools

CourtAlert

CM/ECF

eFiling platforms

Job description

JOHNLEONARD, a large Boston law firm, seeks a detail-oriented Litigation Docketing Specialist to support its expanding practice. This newly created role focuses on litigation support, court calendaring, and deadline management in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 3+ years in docketing or legal calendaring and proficiency with CourtAlert, CM/ECF, and MS Office. Join a team dedicated to accuracy and collaboration.