Litigation Docket Specialist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP , one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in major hubs of commerce, law, and government, is seeking to hire a Litigation Docket Specialist to support our litigation practice firmwide. The Litigation Docket Specialist will provide comprehensive docket reports to case teams, answer questions, research complex issues before escalating to their manager, and train staff and attorneys on docket software and procedures. The role reports to the Legal Practice Support Management team and supports attorneys across multiple courts and jurisdictions. Responsibilities Maintain the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys in multiple courts and jurisdictions. Review correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings, and deposition notices for relevant deadlines and perform daily data entry into the calendaring database. Manage complex docketing work, such as scheduling orders, and research deadlines, calculations, and local rules. Respond to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures, including modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar. Reference and research court codes, state and federal statutes, court websites, Lexis‑Nexis, and Westlaw as appropriate. Enter parameters, run, print, and distribute reports as needed. Prioritize and process docketing requests from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries for active litigation. Train staff and attorneys on the docket system and proper calendaring procedures on an ongoing basis. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of seven years of related experience. Strong understanding of court docketing, calendaring procedures, and familiarity with federal, state, and county filing rules. Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong proofreading and exceptional attention to detail. Team‑player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, balance competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs; experience with CompuLaw or comparable docketing software is a plus. Compensation & Location Salary ranges by location: Century City, Los Angeles, Orange County, CA – $67,000.00‑$107,825.00 Seattle, WA – $64,700.00‑$103,475.00 San Francisco, CA and Silicon Valley, CA – $70,070.00‑$112,093.00 Hybrid in‑office/remote working schedule with flexibility to work overtime. Benefits Medical coverage with multiple plan options. Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts. Domestic partner coverage. Parental leave and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks. Vacation and holiday leave; 9 paid holidays, 2 personal days, up to 20 vacation days per year. Life and accident insurance; income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long‑term disability. Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan and other employer‑sponsored plans. Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, Health Advocate, Bright Horizons Back‑Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits. Paid sick leave: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Bereavement leave up to five days and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr