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Docket Specialist

Ann Arbor, MI ยท On-site +1

$55K - $75K/yr

Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC ("the Firm") as a Docket Specialist function as part of the IP Administrative team, working with attorneys and staff to manage and maintain client's critical ...

Docket Specialist

Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1

$55K - $75K/yr

Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC ("the Firm") as a Docket Specialist function as part of the IP Administrative team, working with attorneys and staff to manage and maintain client's critical ...

Docket Specialist

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site +1

$55K - $75K/yr

Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC ("the Firm") as a Docket Specialist function as part of the IP Administrative team, working with attorneys and staff to manage and maintain client's critical ...

Docket Specialist

Berkeley, CA ยท On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

We're seeking a Docket Specialist with strong calendaring experience: an ideal opportunity for a legal secretary who enjoys structure and accuracy and is ready to focus on a dedicated calendaring ...

Docket Specialist

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

We're seeking a Docket Specialist with strong calendaring experience: an ideal opportunity for a legal secretary who enjoys structure and accuracy and is ready to focus on a dedicated calendaring ...

Patent Docket Specialist

Ardsley, NY ยท Hybrid

$121K - $122K/yr

Top global law firm is seeking a Patent Docket Specialist to work remotely. Minimum three to five years of patent docketing experience ABOUT THE ROLE * Consistently promote and model the Firm ...

Docket Specialist, Litigation

Saint Louis, MO ยท On-site +1

$70K - $90K/yr

Dentons US LLP is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to support its national docketing team. This is a remote role with flexibility to work from home, aligned to a Dentons office location. The ...

Docket Specialist, Litigation

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a General/Litigation Docket Specialist to be resident in our Chicago, Dallas, St. Louis, or Kansas City Office. While this position will be part of a national ...

Docket Specialist, Litigation

Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1

$70K - $90K/yr

Dentons US LLP is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to support its national docketing team. This is a remote role with flexibility to work from home, aligned to a Dentons office location. The ...

Docket Specialist, Litigation

Dallas, TX ยท On-site +1

$70K - $90K/yr

Dentons US LLP is seeking a Litigation Docket Specialist to support its national docketing team. This is a remote role with flexibility to work from home, aligned to a Dentons office location. The ...

Docket Specialist

Washington, DC ยท Hybrid

$75K - $85K/yr

Role Overview The Docket Specialist is responsible for accurately reviewing correspondence and entering case details and due dates into the firm's docketing database. Responsibilities * Utilize ...

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How much do docket specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for docket specialist in the United States is $110,572.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Docket Specialists?

Docket Specialists are professionals responsible for managing and maintaining legal calendars and case dockets within law firms, courts, or legal departments. They track important deadlines, file legal documents, and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures. Their work is crucial for helping attorneys and legal teams avoid missed deadlines and ensure that all case-related documentation is accurate and up to date.

What is the difference between Docket Specialist vs Court Clerk?

AspectDocket SpecialistCourt Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require paralegal certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may prefer legal or administrative certifications
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, courts, or government agencies handling case schedules and docket managementCourts, legal offices, or government agencies managing court proceedings and administrative tasks
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging case schedules, updating docket entries, ensuring timely case processingAssisting with court proceedings, maintaining court records, coordinating schedules

While both roles operate within the legal and court systems, a Docket Specialist primarily focuses on managing case schedules and docket entries, whereas a Court Clerk handles broader court administrative duties, including assisting with proceedings and maintaining records. Both roles require attention to detail and familiarity with legal procedures, but their specific responsibilities differ.

What Does a Docket Specialist Do?

A docket specialist, or docketing specialist, works in a law firm that specializes in patents for intellectual property or more general litigation cases. A docket is the collection of documents that legal procedures create. As a docket specialist, you maintain and organize the documents associated with patent applications and retrieve them as necessary. Your duties in this position also include supervising employees whose responsibilities are to handle this data, as well as ensuring that all legal actions, such as motions and appeals, get filed on schedule.

How does a Docket Specialist typically collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to ensure deadlines are met?

A Docket Specialist works closely with attorneys and paralegals by managing and tracking critical legal deadlines, such as court filings and hearing dates. They are responsible for maintaining accurate calendars, sending timely reminders, and updating case management systems to prevent missed deadlines. Regular communication and attention to detail are essential, as Docket Specialists often serve as the central point of contact for all date-sensitive tasks within a legal team. Their proactive approach helps ensure the team remains compliant with court rules and client requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Docket Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Docket Specialist, you need a strong understanding of legal procedures, attention to detail, and experience with docketing processes, often supported by a background in legal studies or paralegal certification. Familiarity with docket management software, case management systems, and calendaring tools is typically required. Outstanding organizational skills, time management, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure accurate tracking of deadlines, reduce legal risks, and facilitate smooth operations within legal teams.
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Infographic showing various Docket Specialist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 88% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,572 per year, or $53.2 per hour.
Litigation Docket Specialist

Litigation Docket Specialist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข Hybrid

$70K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Litigation Docket Specialist to support our litigation practice firmwide. The Litigation Docket Specialist is expected to provide comprehensive docket reports to case teams, answer any questions that may arise, and research complex issues before escalating to their manager. Additionally, the Litigation Docket Specialist will train staff and attorneys on the Firm's docket software and the proper procedures related to docket/calendaring, as required. Reporting to the Legal Practice Support Management team, the Litigation Docket Specialist will be able to seek guidance from the Senior Litigation Docket Specialist and the Supervisor of Legal Practice Support Operations.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements.This position will reside in any of the following locations: Century City, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley or Seattle with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime required.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Maintains the computerized docket system for litigation attorneys practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions.

  • Reviews correspondence, pleadings, discovery, filings and deposition notices for relevant and pertinent deadlines and extensive daily data entry into the calendaring database according to firm wide and department standards.

  • Manages complex, high end docketing work (e.g. scheduling orders)

  • Research questions from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries regarding deadlines, calculations of deadlines, local rules, etc.

  • Responds to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.

  • References and research court codes, state and federal statutes, court websites and Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw as appropriate.

  • Enters parameters, run, print, and distribute reports as necessary.

  • Prioritizes and processes requests received from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries to docket litigation deadlines in active litigation for clients.

  • Trains staff and attorneys on the computerized docket system and proper procedures related to docket/calendaring on an ongoing basis as required.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

  • A minimum of seven years of related experience.

  • An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.

  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals.

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs. CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.

Benefits / Why Join Us

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical coverage, with a variety of plans

  • Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts

  • Domestic partner coverage

  • Parental leave

  • Vacation and holiday leave

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers."

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For positions in Century City, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Orange County, CA the salary range for this job posting is: $67,000.00 - $107,825.00.

For positions in Seattle, WA, salary range for this job posting is: $64,700 - $103,475.

For positions in San Francisco, CA, and Silicon Valley, CA, the salary range for this job posting is: $70,070.00 - $112,093.00.

The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.