Remote Litigation Docketing Clerk (CA)

Adams & Martin Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in California is seeking an experienced litigation docketing professional to manage calendars, deadlines, and docket entries for state and federal matters, using ProLaw and Westlaw. You will coordinate with attorneys, review ECF filings, and ensure deadlines align with court rules and firm procedures, while maintaining accurate Outlook calendars.

This role supports multiple offices and national practice groups, requires 7+ years of experience, and emphasizes precision and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience with strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules.
• Experience calculating court deadlines and managing complex litigation calendars.
• ProLaw experience preferred; strong technical proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation calendars and docketing deadlines for state and federal court matters using ProLaw and Westlaw.
• Review ECF filings, court documents, emails, and correspondence to identify, prioritize, and process docketing events.
• Calculate, enter, and update critical case deadlines while ensuring compliance with court rules and firm procedures.
• Maintain Outlook calendars and schedule litigation-related events and deadlines.
• Communicate with attorneys and case teams regarding case setup and docketing requirements.
• Conduct deadline-related research and analyze court orders to verify applicable rules.
• Utilize court websites and docket tools to support accurate case management.
• Promote and maintain firm docketing policies across litigation teams.
• Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Support centralized docketing operations across California offices and national practice groups.

Skills

Litigation experience

California rules

Court calendar management

ProLaw experience

Tools

ProLaw

Westlaw

Job description

• Manage litigation calendars and docketing deadlines for state and federal court matters using ProLaw and Westlaw Legal Calendaring Rules.
• Review ECF filings, court documents, emails, and correspondence to identify, prioritize, and process docketing events.
• Calculate, enter, and update critical case deadlines while ensuring compliance with court rules and firm procedures.
• Maintain Outlook calendars and determine appropriate scheduling of litigation-related events and deadlines.
• Communicate with attorneys and case teams regarding case setup, calendaring requirements, docketed events, and deadline inquiries.
• Conduct deadline-related research and analyze court orders to verify applicable rules and scheduling impacts.
• Utilize court websites, docket search tools, and document retrieval databases to support accurate case management.
• Promote and maintain firm docketing policies, procedures, and best practices across litigation teams.
• Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work independently and collaboratively to support centralized docketing operations across multiple California offices and national practice groups.

Key Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience with strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules.
• Experience calculating court deadlines and managing complex litigation calendars.
• ProLaw experience preferred; strong technical proficiency required.
• Stable work history with demonstrated career commitment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.