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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Litigation Docket Specialist
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A Legal Support Specialist works for a law firm, government, or a company subject to litigation, such as an insurance company. May assist with inmate processing and porale coordination. May assist with preparing and prosecuting cases, as part of a legal team or under the direction of a litigation attorney. May collect evidence, reviews files and assist with other litigation work.
$72,284 / year median in the U.S.
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Litigation Docket Specialist Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, 401(k) United States, California, Santa Ana Jul 10, 2026 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. The Litigation Docket Specialist is expected to provide comprehensive docket reports to case teams, answer any questions that may arise, and research complex issues before escalating to their manager. Additionally, the Litigation Docket Specialist will train staff and attorneys on the Firm's docket software and the proper procedures related to docket/calendaring, as required. Reporting to the Legal Practice Support Management team, the Litigation Docket Specialist will be able to seek guidance from the Senior Litigation Docket Specialist and the Supervisor of Legal Practice Support Operations. Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements.
This position will reside in any of the following locations: Boston, Century City, Chicago, Dallas, Houston Los Angeles, York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), or Washington D.C., with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime required.
This position will reside in any of the following locations: Boston, Century City, Chicago, Dallas, Houston Los Angeles, York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), or Washington D.C., 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 statutes, 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. CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.Benefits / Why
Join Us Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including: Medical coverage, with a variety of plans Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts Domestic partner coverage Parental leave Vacation and holiday leave Life and accident insurance Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability. Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers." #LI-Hybrid #LI- FM1 For positions in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, salary range for this position is: $62,000
- $99,200. For positions in York, NY, Century City, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Orange County, CA the salary range for this position is: $67,000.00
- $107,825.00. For positions in Seattle, WA, and Washington DC, salary range for this position is: $64,700
- $103,475. For positions in San Francisco, CA, and Silicon Valley, CA, the salary range for this position is: $70,070.00
- $112,093.