Litigation Docketing & Calendaring Specialist

Litigation Docketing & Calendaring Specialist

Direct Counsel is recruiting a Litigation Docketing & Calendaring Specialist for a plaintiff-side law firm in Century City that handles personal injury, elder abuse and neglect, and wrongful death matters.

This role combines two core responsibilities: managing California civil litigation deadlines and preparing and e-filing civil complaints under attorney supervision. We're looking for someone who can independently manage day-to-day docketing, catch discrepancies in court notices and filing confirmations, and keep attorneys and staff informed of deadlines that need their attention.

What You'll Do

• Maintain litigation calendars and calculate deadlines for statutes of limitations, discovery, motions, hearings, and trial.
• Review court notices, minute orders, and scheduling orders. Apply the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and applicable local rules to determine and calendar deadlines.
• Audit calendars regularly and flag upcoming deadlines or discrepancies to attorneys and staff.
• Assist with drafting civil complaints for attorney review and prepare summonses, civil case cover sheets, and other required filing documents.
• E-file complaints and other litigation documents through court-approved systems, verify acceptance, and coordinate corrections when filings are rejected.
• Track complaint filing deadlines, service of process, and proofs of service.
• Support petitions to compromise a minor's claim by assembling settlement documents and court forms, calendaring hearings and approval deadlines, and following up on outstanding documentation.

What You'll Bring

• At least three years of hands-on California civil litigation experience, including substantial responsibility for docketing and calendaring.
• Practical experience preparing and electronically filing California civil complaints, including the supporting forms needed to initiate a case.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedure and deadline calculation, plus familiarity with Los Angeles Superior Court filing requirements.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple matters and work independently with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and legal case management software.

Preferred Experience

• Plaintiff-side personal injury litigation.
• Litify, CompuLaw, or comparable legal software.
• Federal court calendaring and e-filing.
• Petitions to compromise a minor's claim.

To apply, submit your rsum to Direct Counsel and briefly describe your experience calculating California civil litigation deadlines and preparing and e-filing civil complaints. Please confirm your availability to work on-site in Century City.