Litigation Docketing Specialist — Hybrid/Remote

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks a Litigation Docket Specialist to support its litigation practice firmwide. The role requires managing docket systems, ensuring deadlines, training staff on docket software, and collaborating with attorneys. Hybrid in-office/remote work is available across several U.S.

offices. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of seven years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with docketing tools like CompuLaw,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of seven years of related experience.
• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures; familiarity with court filings and general rules of court at federal/state/county level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software; CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys across multiple courts and jurisdictions.
• Reviews correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings and deposition notices for deadlines and enters data into calendaring database.
• Manages complex docketing work (e.g., scheduling orders).
• Researches questions from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries regarding deadlines and court rules.
• Responds to requests about calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures; adjusts compliance dates as needed.
• Researches court codes and statutes; uses LexisNexis and Westlaw as appropriate.
• Enters parameters, runs, prints, and distributes reports.
• Prioritizes requests to docket litigation deadlines for clients.

Skills

Docketing

Calendaring

Research

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

CompuLaw

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks a Litigation Docket Specialist to support its litigation practice firmwide. The role requires managing docket systems, ensuring deadlines, training staff on docket software, and collaborating with attorneys. Hybrid in-office/remote work is available across several U.S.

offices. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of seven years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with docketing tools like CompuLaw,