Docketing Coordinator (Hybrid - Los Angeles)

Why You Should Apply

• Break Into a Top Law Firm: A rare opportunity to join a prestigious, Am Law-caliber firm-even if you're early in your career
• Open to Junior Talent: If you have docketing or calendaring experience, this is an ideal entry point into a sophisticated legal environment
• Career Growth: Build highly transferable skills in litigation, risk management, and legal operations
• Hands-On Learning: Work closely with attorneys and experienced legal professionals across multiple practice areas
• High-Impact Role: Your work directly supports litigation deadlines and case success-making you a critical part of the team
• Stability & Advancement: Docketing is a specialized, in-demand function with strong long-term career potential
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, detail-oriented team that values precision, accountability, and professional growth

About the Role

We're seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Docketing Coordinator to join a highly respected firm's Risk Management and Practice Support team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with docketing or calendaring experience-including junior professionals looking to expand their skills in a fast-paced legal environment.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring accurate calendaring of litigation deadlines and supporting compliance with court rules. You'll collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative teams, serving as a trusted resource across the firm.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid - 2+ days onsite)

What You'll Do

• Maintain and update the firm's docketing and calendaring system with precision
• Calculate key litigation deadlines based on court rules, filings, and correspondence
• Ensure compliance with firm-wide docketing policies and procedures
• Serve as a resource for attorneys and staff on court rules, deadlines, and docket processes
• Generate and distribute reports related to case deadlines and schedules
• Partner with legal teams and administrative departments to support all docketing functions
• Provide first-level support for docketing software and systems
• Identify and proactively escalate potential risks or discrepancies in calendaring

What You Bring

• Prior experience in docketing, calendaring, or litigation support (law firm or legal environment preferred; junior candidates encouraged)
• Understanding of state and federal court rules and procedures (or strong willingness to learn)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive information
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience with docketing or practice management systems is a plus (e.g., Compulaw, CMS)
• Highly organized, dependable, and proactive in problem-solving

What Success Looks Like

You're detail-driven, responsive, and take pride in getting things right the first time. You enjoy working behind the scenes to keep complex processes running smoothly-and thrive in an environment where your accuracy directly impacts case outcomes.