Litigation Docketing Specialist

Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Docketing Specialist for a 6-8-week leave coverage assignment in the Litigation Department, with potential for direct hire. The ideal candidate can start within the next couple of weeks.

About the Role

The Litigation Event Docketing (LED) Specialist is a fully engaged participant in the firm's LED workflow queue, responsible for executing both basic and complex calendaring workflow requests using the CompuLaw Litigation Event Docketing system for federal and state court matters. The role includes mentoring junior LED staff, handling administrative tasks, and managing more complex and substantive calendaring requests.

Responsibilities

• High-volume rules compliance review, including research of local rules, orders, and judicial preferences to ensure accurate deadline generation
• Execute complex and substantive calendaring requests in the LED workflow queue
• Advanced CompuLaw database administration
• Serve as a mentor and informational resource for junior LED staff
• Document and docket review and analysis for calendar events
• CompuLaw event entry, deadline generation, and accuracy review
• Review and update firm LED informational resources
• Participate in initiatives and projects as needed, in conjunction with the Assistant General Counsel & Managing Attorney and the LED Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in a litigation calendaring position using Aderant Vision/CompuLaw calendaring software
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal court rules and structures
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills
• Superior organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multitask with changing priorities to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to respect, protect, and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
• Superior client service and litigation support skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive
• Ability to juggle workflow demands while advancing goals on projects and initiatives
• Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work cohesively and constructively with all levels of firm personnel
• Knowledge and experience with litigation docketing/calendaring systems such as CompuLaw
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to work overtime and outside regular business hours as needed
• Minimal travel may be required

Schedule

• Hybrid: In-office Monday–Thursday, remote on Fridays
• Location: San Francisco, CA 94105 (Financial District)
• Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, approximately 8 AM to 5 PM with some flexibility

Pay

$45–$55/hour based on experience

Benefits

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable regulations for eligible employees. Details will be provided upon hire.