Litigation Paralegal

FULLY REMOTE after 2 week orientation!

MUST live within ~1 hour of the following office locations: LA, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco or Silicon Valley (East Palo Alto).

Ideal hours: 7:00–3:30, also ok with 7:30–4:00 or 8:00–4:30 PT

Join our West Coast Regional Litigation Docketing Team as a Litigation Docketing Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

Position Summary

We are looking for a candidate to join the West Coast Regional Team of Litigation Docketing in the role of Litigation Docketing Specialist with litigation experience in California. We are considering candidates who can work remotely but live in close proximity to one of our six California offices. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews emails received within each assigned public folder comprised of internal emails from case teams, scanned mail and ECF filings/serves to determine docketing necessity
• Makes informed decisions as to whether the docket items qualify to be added to each case teams' Outlook calendar
• Assesses and stages priority of all received items to create a queue for each public folder
• Enters and updates applicable deadlines in ProLaw using the Westlaw Legal Calendaring Rules
• Communicates with case teams to gather necessary information on case set-ups and management
• Performs limited research as needed in the context of verifying applicability of deadlines
• Responds to inquiries from the litigation teams regarding docketed events, deadlines, and rules
• Maintains and strives to improve processes and procedures to ensure accurate entry of calendar/docket dates
• Promotes the firm’s docketing policies and procedures through all communications with litigation teams

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Substantial experience computing deadlines for state, federal and appellate courts
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules and procedures
• Strong critical thinking skills to process complex orders and analyze effects on other case deadlines
• Ability to research, analyze and summarize issues in writing and possess excellent attention to detail
• Familiarity with various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
• Candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 7 years of current California Litigation experience on case teams and 7 years of current Federal Litigation experience
• Prior litigation paralegal or legal secretary experience preferred
• Prior work experience in large firms preferred

Technology

• Prior experience with rules-based calendar systems (ProLaw, Compulaw or eDockets software) required
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and/or improve work quality

Compensation for this position will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. In other locations, the prevailing market rates, cost of living, and other job-related factors permitted by law will be considered. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment.