Litigation

Senior Docketing Specialist

The Senior Docketing Specialist is an integral part of Latham's Litigation Services team. This role will be responsible for performing a wide array of general litigation research and support functions for Latham & Watkins attorneys, staff, and clients within the Litigation Services framework, as well as assisting in active litigation case management, including docketing all contested matters using a database such as CompuLaw, publishing the weekly firmwide litigation department calendar, monitoring case status through manual and electronic means, and ensuring the timely retrieval of decisions and orders in all Latham matters. This role will be located in our Los Angeles office in Century City. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Conducting fundamental legal research regarding court rules, procedures, and judicial preferences and tendencies using a variety of databases
• Reviews legal documents for conformity with court rules and procedures, including but not limited to Notices of Appearance, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Stipulations, Notices of Appeal, Notices of Motion, Substitutions of Counsel, Subpoenas, Judgments, Affidavits of Service, Certificates of Good Standing, and Foreign Service of Process Forms
• Preparing procedural road maps to guide upcoming filings
• Leveraging technology to streamline the monitoring and distribution of cases in state and federal court
• Developing a repository of judicial experience where feasible, updating it with prior templates, docket sheets, and transcripts from oral arguments
• Electronically files a wide range of court papers – remaining current in the nuances of electronic filing rules to ensure successful submissions. Coordinates with court personnel and process servers as needed and maintains electronic court filing (ECF) passwords
• Obtains exemplars and templates of documents filed in court in response to attorney and staff requests for precedent
• Coordinates court admissions for the office, communicates with attorneys and staff regarding data collection and verification process and establishes workflow for addressing incoming and departing attorney admissions and obtains certificates of good standing
• Assists with special projects on various issues as needed, with a primary focus on supporting the Managing Attorney
• Completes various projects as needed
• Promotes effective work practices, works as a team member, and shows respect for co-workers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail
• Display the ability to understand legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes to accurately calendar related events
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail to ensure all calendar entries are accurate and no deadlines are missed

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a law firm/Docket/Calendar/Litigation Services Department

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

Pay Range: USD $90,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.