Litigation Docket Specialist

Job Description

Litigation Docket Specialist | Fenwick & West

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role at Fenwick & West, based out of any of our U.S. office locations, with one required in-office day per week and potential for more as needed. Fenwick & West is a leading law firm providing comprehensive legal services, and this role is essential for maintaining the integrity and timeliness of legal processes across its Litigation, Corporate, and Administrative departments. As a Litigation Docket Specialist, you will be crucial in overseeing daily docket operations and ensuring the accuracy of the docket database. The firm fosters a culture of innovation, actively leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and expects all team members to bring curiosity and an openness to learning and experimenting with technology to improve their work.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Any U.S. Office Location
• Pay: $68000–$95750 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Senior Risk Management Manager
• Mission: Oversee daily docket operations and assist with maintaining the docket database to ensure accurate legal deadline management.
• Tech Stack: CompuLaw, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Deadline Management: Review court, agency, and client documents to identify and calculate relevant legal and regulatory deadlines.
• Database Entry: Accurately enter calculated deadlines and related information into the firm’s docket database.
• Information Support: Respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding docket entries and related policies.
• Rule Set Maintenance: Maintain and update the rule sets utilized within the docket software to ensure compliance.
• Training & Monitoring: Provide ongoing training on docket policies and procedures, monitor electronic court filings, and calendar 83b filing deadlines into CompuLaw.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Mid-level career professional with core domain knowledge in federal and state court structures, procedures, and filing requirements.
• Experience: 5+ years of calendaring experience within a law firm or legal department, demonstrating proficiency in automated docketing/calendaring programs.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, robust organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Bonus: Knowledge of CompuLaw docketing software is preferred but not required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal direction.