Litigation Docket Specialist

Litigation Docket Specialist – Long term contract

Overview:

Under general supervision and in adherence to established policies and procedures, the Litigation Docket Specialist will perform a variety of docketing, calendaring, and administrative tasks to support attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a commitment to upholding the Firm’s standards of confidentiality and professionalism. Collaboration in a team environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Calendaring and Docket Management:

• Maintain the Firm's master calendar of all court deadlines.
• Calendar new events daily based on review of relevant legal documents.
• Generate and distribute weekly calendar reports to attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries.
• Provide monthly calendar updates to upper management.
• Produce client- or case-specific calendar reports as needed.
• Update and maintain entries on the Firm’s internal portal.
• Respond promptly to calendaring inquiries from legal personnel.
• Prepare and customize calendars for timekeepers upon request.

Rule Compliance and Process Improvement:

• Stay current on and communicate court rule changes to legal staff.
• Recommend improvements to calendaring procedures and processes.
• Propose enhancements to calendaring software functionality.
• Create and maintain resource guides and process documentation.

Technical Support:

• Troubleshoot calendaring software issues and coordinate with vendors for resolution.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Compulaw calendaring software strongly preferred.

Compensation:

$25 - $40/hr. depending on relevant experience.

Matura Farrington is an EEOC employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all other local, state and federal laws.