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Job description
D3 Search is seeking a Litigation Docketing Specialist (100% fully remote) on behalf of a highly respected global law practice with a well-established office situated in Sacramento, CA (95814).
Position Title
Litigation Docketing Specialist
Employment Status
Full-time/direct-hire employment. 40‑hour week. Non‑exempt role.
Employer Work Model
100% Fully Remote Position.
Note: Candidate must live within a commutable distance to any of the firm's CA offices.
Position Summary
The West Coast Regional Litigation Docketing team is a group of experienced legal professionals who have chosen to channel their strong litigation skills into the focus area of calendaring management. The team provides centralized docketing using ProLaw for multiple offices including several national practice area groups.
Key Responsibilities
Reviews emails received within each assigned public folder comprised of internal emails from case teams, scanned mail and ECF filings/serves to determine docketing necessity
Makes informed decisions as to whether the docket items qualify to be added to each case team's Outlook calendar
Assesses and stages priority of all received items to create a queue for each public folder
Communicates with case teams to gather necessary information on case set‑ups and management
Performs limited research as needed in the context of verifying applicability of deadlines
Responds to inquiries from the litigation teams regarding docketed events, deadlines, and rules
Maintains and strives to improve processes and procedures to ensure accurate entry of calendar/docket dates
Promotes the firm’s docketing policies and procedures through all communications with litigation teams
Qualifications
Substantial experience computing deadlines for state, federal and appellate courts; experience in other jurisdictions in addition to California highly desirable
Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules and procedures
Strong critical thinking skills to process complex orders and analyze effects on other case deadlines
Ability to research, analyze and summarize issues in writing and possess excellent attention to detail
Familiarity with various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
Candidate must be a self‑starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 7 years of current California Litigation experience on case teams and 7 years of current Federal Litigation experience
Prior litigation paralegal or legal secretary experience preferred
Prior work experience in large firms preferred
Technology
Prior experience with rules‑based calendar systems (ProLaw, Compulaw or eDockets software) required
Computer proficiency in Windows‑based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Annual Compensation/Salary & Benefits
Salary range is 84K - 92K (DOE/DOQ) and the law firm (employer) offers a comprehensive & robust benefits package, 401K, generous PTO, annual reviews, lucrative bonuses, and career growth opportunities, etc.
If interested in this Litigation Docketing Specialist (100% fully remote) role with this highly respected international law practice with a well‑established office in Sacramento, CA (95814), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:
D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search) and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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