Litigation Docketing & Calendar Specialist

Location: Century City, CA (On Site)

Salary: $32 - $40/hr ($66,560 - $83,200 annually)

Experience Needed: 3–4 years of relevant California civil litigation experience

Pratice Areas: Personal Injury, Elder Abuse & Neglect, and Wrongful Death

Key Responsibilities:

1. Litigation Docketing & Calendaring

Maintain and manage litigation calendars for attorneys and legal teams.
Calculate and track critical court deadlines, including statutes of limitations, discovery deadlines, motions, hearings, and trial dates.
Review court notices, minute orders, and scheduling orders to identify and calendar deadlines.
Ensure compliance with the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and applicable local court rules.
Monitor upcoming deadlines and communicate important dates to attorneys and staff.
Conduct regular calendar audits to ensure accuracy and prevent missed deadlines.

2. Civil Complaint Preparation & Filing

Assist with drafting and preparing California civil complaints for attorney review.
Prepare supporting documents, including summonses, civil case cover sheets, and other required filing forms.
Electronically file complaints and other litigation documents through applicable court-approved filing systems.
Review filing confirmations, address rejected filings, and coordinate corrections when necessary.
Track complaint filing deadlines, service of process, proofs of service, and related litigation deadlines.
Coordinate with attorneys and litigation teams to ensure complaints are properly prepared, filed, and served.

3. Compromise of Minor's Claims Support

Assist with preparing petitions and supporting documentation for Compromise of Minor's Claims matters.
Coordinate settlement documents and required court forms.
Calendar hearings and monitor court approval deadlines.
Track outstanding documentation and follow up with the appropriate legal team members.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3–4 years of hands-on California civil litigation experience, with substantial docketing and calendaring responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court deadline calculations.
Experience preparing, organizing, and electronically filing civil complaints.
Familiarity with Los Angeles Superior Court filing requirements and procedures.
Experience managing multiple litigation matters and competing deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and legal case management systems.

Preferred Qualifications: