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Legal Docketing Specialist

$63k - $75k

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Legal Docketing Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA (On-site) | $63,000–$75,000 per year | Full-time

A well-regarded Walnut Creek law firm is hiring a Legal Docketing Specialist to keep its attorneys on schedule. You'll own the firm's calendar of court deadlines, hearings, and filings, and make sure nothing gets missed.

What You'll Do
  • Calculate and calendar court deadlines, hearings, and filing dates under California and federal rules
  • Review incoming court notices, e-service, and correspondence, and docket them promptly
  • Maintain the firm's docketing system and keep records accurate and current
  • Send deadline reminders to attorneys and staff, and confirm tasks are covered
  • Monitor court dockets and electronic filing systems for updates
  • Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants on scheduling questions
What You Bring
  • 2+ years of legal docketing or calendaring experience in a law firm
  • Working knowledge of California and federal court rules for deadline calculation
  • Experience with docketing software and e-filing systems
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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