Litigation Docketing Specialist LT-0019
3i People, Inc. is hiring a Litigation Docketing Specialist for an AmLaw 60 firm in California. This is a remote contract opportunity for candidates based in California. The role supports litigation calendaring and deadline management in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on accuracy, professionalism, and responsiveness.
What you'll do
• Track and maintain litigation deadlines across federal and state courts
• Compute and verify court deadlines using established calendaring procedures
• Monitor docket entries and update calendars with complete and accurate information
• Research and apply California court rules and other applicable filing requirements
• Review litigation events and deadlines throughout the case lifecycle
• Identify inconsistencies, gather supporting details, and summarize findings clearly
• Coordinate with attorneys and legal team members in a service-oriented, collaborative manner
• Prioritize assignments, meet strict deadlines, and respond to changing workload demands
• Use MS Office to support docketing, tracking, and related administrative tasks
• Work overtime when needed to support time-sensitive matters
What you bring
• Associate's degree, bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, paralegal certificate, or equivalent education and experience
• At least 2 years of docketing experience in a law firm setting
• Experience calculating deadlines in both federal and state courts
• Hands-on experience with CompuLaw Vision
• Knowledge of litigation lifecycle, legal procedures, and legal terminology
• Familiarity with California court rules in both federal and state courts
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong proficiency in MS Office
Nice to have
• Familiarity with rules-based calendaring software such as Milana
• Prior experience supporting a litigation team in a high-volume environment
If you have the litigation docketing experience and deadline-calculation skills our client needs, we encourage you to apply today.
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