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Mcguirewoods

Litigation Docket Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

Mcguirewoods

Litigation Docket Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

Mcguirewoods

Litigation Docket Specialist

Richmond, VA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

Mcguirewoods

Litigation Docket Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$132K - $132K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Durham, NC · On-site

$48K - $76K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

Mcguirewoods

Litigation Docket Specialist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

Mcguirewoods

Litigation Docket Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$110K - $111K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$125K - $125K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$125K - $125K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$119K - $120K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$110K - $111K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$119K - $120K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$126K - $127K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$52K - $83K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$57K - $91K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$131K - $132K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Litigation Docket Specialist

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$114K - $115K/yr

... National Docket Manager. * Demonstrates professionalism, delivers high-quality service, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude across all interactions within the firm. * Interest in ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for national docket manager in the United States is $119,876.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between National Docket Manager vs Court Clerk?

AspectNational Docket ManagerCourt Clerk
CredentialsTypically requires legal or administrative certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent, some roles may need legal training
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, government agencies, or law firms managing case schedulesCourtrooms, clerk offices, and administrative courts
Industry UsageLegal and judicial sectors for case docketing and managementJudicial system for maintaining court records and schedules
Search IntentComparing legal docket management rolesUnderstanding court administrative roles

The National Docket Manager primarily oversees case schedules and legal document management within legal or government settings, requiring specialized certifications. In contrast, a Court Clerk handles court records, schedules, and administrative tasks directly within courtrooms. While both roles support the judicial process, they differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various National Docket Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,876 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Litigation Docket Specialist

Houston, TX • On-site

Mcguirewoods
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$60 - $80/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

McGuireWoods rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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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.

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 modify 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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