LITIGATION DOCKET COORDINATOR

Job Description

Litigation Docket Coordinator | Morrison Foerster

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Morrison Foerster, located in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Seattle, or San Diego. MoFo is a leading global law firm, fostering a collaborative environment where individual success contributes to the firm’s overall achievements. This position plays a vital part in the litigation support infrastructure, ensuring accurate and timely handling of court documents and deadlines. The Litigation Docket Coordinator directly supports legal teams by maintaining compliance with court rules and enhancing client service through meticulous operational execution.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego
• Pay: $67000–$104000 yearly
• Team: Litigation Docket team
• Mission: Ensure accurate and timely court filings, deadline calendaring, and rule compliance to support efficient litigation processes and client satisfaction.
• Tech Stack: CompuLaw, Microsoft Office programs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Electronic Filing: Perform electronic court filings across federal, state, and appellate courts, meticulously reviewing documents for compliance with all relevant court rules and requirements.
• Deadline Management: Calculate, calendar, and apply court rules to advise attorneys on all deadlines generated by court documents and other legal filings using the automated docketing system.
• Rule Interpretation: Monitor and interpret court and agency rule changes, communicating critical updates and procedural requirements to attorneys and staff.
• Procedural Guidance: Conduct comprehensive procedural research across multiple jurisdictions and coordinate with third-party vendors for specialized filing and court research needs.
• Reporting & Improvement: Prepare and distribute weekly firmwide calendar reports, maintain accurate and consistent calendar entries, and contribute to projects that enhance departmental processes and services.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Experienced professional with a strong understanding of state and federal court procedures, including California procedural codes, Fed. R. Civ. P., and local court rules.
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience with docketing and electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Skills: Proficient in electronic court filing, automated docketing systems, and Microsoft Office programs; demonstrates strong ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work product; possesses effective written and verbal communication skills for all organizational levels; capable of working independently, organizing time, prioritizing workloads, and meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree and experience using CompuLaw or a similar docketing system are preferred.