Senior Litigation Docket Specialist

Gibson Dunn; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Gibson Dunn seeks a Sr. Litigation Docket Specialist based in Washington D.C. to manage daily activities in the Managing Attorney's Office. Responsibilities include filing court documents, maintaining databases, tracking critical dates, and communicating with court personnel.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and at least five years of experience in a legal setting. A thorough understanding of court procedures and proficiency with calendaring software are essential.

The role offers a competitive salary of $110-125K and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to litigation attorneys with document retrieval.
• Performing electronic court filings for state and federal courts.
• Reviewing court filings and entering calendar deadlines in software.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CourtAlert

NYSCEF

PACER

Job description

Overview

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high‑stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Location and Reporting

Based in Washington D.C., the Sr. Litigation Docket Specialist reports to the Managing Attorney and is responsible for the daily activities in a Managing Attorney’s Office, including the filing, service and retrieval of court documents; maintaining and updating all related databases; processing incoming court documents; checking dockets for updates; docketing/calendaring; running reports; and communicating with court personnel and attorneys regarding proper filing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to litigation attorneys, including research, retrieval of documents and service of process.
• Performing electronic court filings for state and federal district and appellate courts.
• Screening and reviewing incoming and outgoing court documents and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Reviewing court filings and entering calendar deadlines in centralized docketing software (CourtAlert).
• Tracking critical dates and related details and communicating information with attorneys, paralegals and staff as necessary.
• Traveling to court and related administrative agencies to process court filings as necessary (retrieving decisions, filing papers, etc.).
• Searching cases using the software and internet resources as necessary.
• Assisting with other administrative projects or providing general backup support as needed.

Qualifications

• The position involves significant contact with lawyers, court and clerical staff. This requires solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• The Sr. Litigation Docket Specialist must be highly organized and a team player.
• Must be able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co‑workers and administrators.
• Must be flexible to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related activities.
• Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and on a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in a large law firm highly desired.
• Minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with rules‑based calendaring software (e.g. CourtAlert, CompuLaw, MA3000, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with federal, state and local court systems, including electronic filing systems (e.g. NYSCEF, NexGen, PACER, etc.).
• General level of knowledge of court rules and procedures in Washington D.C. state and federal courts and agencies.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual compensation range for this position is $110‑125K. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Benefits include health care, retirement benefits, paid days off (including sick time and vacation), parental leave, basic life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and discretionary, performance‑based bonuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law. Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact the recruiting accommodations inbox.