Litigation Docket Specialist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Litigation Docket Specialist to support our litigation practice firmwide, serving as an integral part of our team. 

Working hours are standard Pacific office hours with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime required.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintains the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions.

• Reviews correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings and deposition notices for relevant and pertinent deadlines and extensive daily data entry into the calendaring database according to firm wide and department standards.

• Manages complex, high end docketing work (e.g. scheduling orders)

• Research questions from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries regarding deadlines, calculations of deadlines, local rules, etc.

• Responds to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.

• References and research court codes, state and federal statues, court websites and Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw as appropriate.

• Enters parameters, run, print, and distribute reports as necessary.

• Prioritizes and processes requests received from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries to docket litigation deadlines in active litigation for clients.

• Trains staff and attorneys on the computerized docket system and proper procedures related to docket/calendaring on an ongoing basis as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of seven years of related experience.

• An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong proofreading skills 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 and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs. ProLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.

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For positions in Century City, and Orange County CA, the salary range for this position is: $53,200.00 - $85,150.00.

For positions in Los Angeles, CA, the salary range for this positions is: $55,500.00 - $88,800.00.

For positions in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, CA, the salary range for this position is: $57,900.00 - $92,550.00.

For positions in Seattle, Washington, the salary range for this job posting is

The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.  Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year.  In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked.  Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity 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, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity 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, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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