Litigation Docketing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

LHH is looking for a Litigation Docketing Specialist (Temp role) for a law firm. This is a remote role but the candidate must have California experience and be willing to work west coast hours. There are 3 openings and they would like for the candidates to start ASAP. There is a likelihood of overtime so the candidate needs to be flexible and able to do this, potentially up to 45 hours a week.

Compensation: $30 - $40/hr (DOE + OT)

Location: Fully Remote. Must have California Docketing experience

Temp Duration: 6 months with possibility for direct hire

Team & Reporting

• Reports to Litigation Docketing Manager
• Part of a fully remote Litigation Docketing team
• Growing department; immediate need is to support high-volume workload and get team out of backlog
• Must be a strong communicator and able to work independently

Role Overview

• Provide high-volume litigation docketing and calendaring support
• Independently enter case activity and deadlines into CompuLaw Vision
• Support attorneys and legal staff with accurate and timely calendaring for federal, state, and agency matters
• Review court documents, correspondence, and case team requests to calculate and enter deadlines
• Ensure compliance with all docketing procedures, best practices, and workflows
• Assist in risk mitigation through accurate calendaring and deadline tracking

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain deadlines and case information in CompuLaw Vision
• Calculate deadlines for California state courts (must-have) and federal courts
• Respond to attorney and staff inquiries regarding court rules and deadlines
• Conduct jurisdictional research and summarize findings for case teams
• Create and circulate deadline reports for review and confirmation
• Perform quality checks and escalate issues to senior docketing staff or manager
• Stay current on California, federal, and general litigation court rules
• Work overtime as needed to support heavy workload

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of litigation docketing experience in a law firm
• CompuLaw Vision experience - REQUIRED
• California state court docketing experience - REQUIRED
• Strong understanding of litigation lifecycle, court rules, and legal terminology
• Ability to hit the ground running in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking and resourcefulness
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with other rules-based calendaring systems (e.g., Milana)
• Paralegal certificate, college degree, or equivalent experience
• Strong MS Office proficiency

Benefits:

Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jenny Ade

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.