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McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$114K - $115K/yr

Overview McGuireWoods is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our Docketing Risk Management Department. This role supports docketing requests from over 20 offices, providing comprehensive litigation ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$57K - $91K/yr

Overview McGuireWoods is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our Docketing Risk Management Department. This role supports docketing requests from over 20 offices, providing comprehensive litigation ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$126K - $127K/yr

McGuireWoods is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our Docketing Risk Management Department. This role supports docketing requests from over 20 offices, providing comprehensive litigation docketing ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$131K - $132K/yr

Overview McGuireWoods is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our Docketing Risk Management Department. This role supports docketing requests from over 20 offices, providing comprehensive litigation ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$114K - $115K/yr

McGuireWoods is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our Docketing Risk Management Department. This role supports docketing requests from over 20 offices, providing comprehensive litigation docketing ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$132K - $132K/yr

McGuireWoods is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our Docketing Risk Management Department. This role supports docketing requests from over 20 offices, providing comprehensive litigation docketing ...

Morgan Lewis

Litigation Docket Specialist

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$70K - $112K/yr

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 ...

Morgan Lewis

Litigation Docket Specialist

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$70K - $112K/yr

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 ...

Haynes and Boone

Litigation Docket Clerk

Dallas, TX · On-site

Litigation Docket Clerk Haynes and Boone, LLP is seeking a full-time Litigation Docket Clerk to ... The position is a strong addition to the Managing Clerk's Office and offers a defined path toward ...

Haynes and Boone

Litigation Docket Clerk

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Litigation Docket Clerk Haynes and Boone, LLP is seeking a full-time Litigation Docket Clerk to ... The position is a strong addition to the Managing Clerk's Office and offers a defined path toward ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for litigation docket manager in the United States is $100,026.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $122,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Litigation Docket Manager vs Litigation Paralegal?

AspectLitigation Docket ManagerLitigation Paralegal
CredentialsTypically requires a paralegal certificate or associate degree in legal studiesParalegal certificate or degree in legal studies
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, law firms, corporate legal departmentsLegal offices, law firms, courts
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging case schedules, tracking deadlines, maintaining docket calendarsLegal research, drafting documents, assisting attorneys with case preparation
Industry UsageCommonly used in law firms and corporate legal teams for docket managementUsed broadly for case support and legal documentation tasks

The main difference is that a Litigation Docket Manager focuses on organizing and maintaining case schedules and deadlines, ensuring timely filings. A Litigation Paralegal provides broader legal support, including research and document preparation. Both roles require legal credentials and work in similar environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Litigation Docket Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,026 per year, or $48.1 per hour.

Litigation Docket Specialist

Richmond, VA • Hybrid

McGuireWoods LLP
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$114K - $115K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Overview

McGuireWoods is seeking a Docket Specialist to join our Docketing Risk Management Department. This role supports docketing requests from over 20 offices, providing comprehensive litigation docketing services and ensuring adherence to best practices. Key responsibilities include advising legal teams on court rules, reviewing critical dates for compliance, and handling risk management tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to collaborate directly with attorneys and court personnel.

McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities
  • Provide direction on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
  • Collaborate with the docketing team to perform various responsibilities, including legal research and responding to procedural inquiries using internal tools, PACER, Practical Guidance, and online resources.
  • Stay informed on procedural best practices by attending monthly team meetings, following case trends, and rule changes.
  • Collaborate with application support specialist to maintain and monitor updates of court rules and procedures.
  • Monitor all court filings and extract sensitive critical dates and modifies dates with extra text when necessary to supplement CourtAlert automated Rule-Set information.
  • Record key documents and deadlines in the CourtAlert Docketing and Case Management System, calculating procedural due dates according to applicable laws.
  • Request Intake Forms and open new cases in CourtAlert. 
  • Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, providing timely responses to inquiries about calendared events, court procedures, pleadings, and any updates to compliance dates in the docketing system.
Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience in a litigation docket department.
  • Strong proficiency with CourtAlert or similar rules-based docket management software.
  • Skilled in interpreting and managing deadline-related information.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with attorneys, staff, and colleagues on all docketing matters.
  • Assist with researching docket issues, responding to inquiries, and supporting special projects, including peer training, as assigned by the National Docket Manager.
  • Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm.
  • Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.

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