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Temporary Litigation Docket Specialist

Los Angeles, CA 90071

Employment Type: Temp Position Type: Docket Job Number: 25651 Rate DOE: $34 to $37

Job Description


Position: Temporary Litigation Docket Specialist 

Location: Remote (Must reside in CA, IL, NY, or CO)

Pay: $34 to $37 per hour 

Experience: 2+ years of experience for a 4-month assignment to be responsible for managing and maintaining the legal docketing system and work closely with legal teams to review court filings, monitor rules and procedures, and update the docket database. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent training/legal experience). 

Type: Full-time; Temporary 

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (Occasional OT and travel to local courts and agencies) 

Kent Daniels & Associates is seeking a Temporary Litigation Docket Specialist to join our dynamic law firm client!    

Job Description:   
  • Calculate, record, and docket litigation related deadlines in state and federal courts, arbitrations and mediations, and monitoring communications/reports. 
  • Review court filings, orders, and notices to identify important dates and requirements; enter case information, activity, and deadlines into docket system. 
  • Ensure compliance with court rules, local procedures, and firm policies regarding docketing. 
  • Communicate/coordinate with case teams to review and confirm court deadlines and instructions; communicate deadlines and changes to case teams promptly. 
  • Research and monitor cases with the use of online resources, and provide court filing and service information. 
  • Respond promptly and professionally to information requests from attorneys and staff regarding docketed dates, agency and court rules and procedures. 
  • Generate calendar reports/queries for case teams and generate custom docket reports/queries. 
  • Assist with service and filing of court documents. 
  • eFile in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts. 
  • Assist with development of department policies, procedures, and innovation related projects. 

Position Requirements:     
  • Strong working knowledge of Illinois Civil Practice Law and Rules, Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure, and ability to navigate other bodies of rules/procedures.  
  • Proficiency with docketing software (eDockets, CompuLaw, CourtAlert) for calendaring and reporting.  
  • Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases (PACER, LexisNexis, Westlaw, File & ServeXpress).  
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.  
  • Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.  
  • Strong collaborative skills and flexibility to adapt to changing department procedures. 

Kent Daniels & Associates is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream. 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

Job Requirements


Position: Temporary Litigation Docket Specialist 

Location: Remote (Must reside in CA, IL, NY, or CO)

Pay: $34 to $37 per hour 

Experience: 2+ years of experience for a 4-month assignment to be responsible for managing and maintaining the legal docketing system and work closely with legal teams to review court filings, monitor rules and procedures, and update the docket database. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent training/legal experience). 

Type: Full-time; Temporary 

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (Occasional OT and travel to local courts and agencies) 

Kent Daniels & Associates is seeking a Temporary Litigation Docket Specialist to join our dynamic law firm client!    

Job Description:   
  • Calculate, record, and docket litigation related deadlines in state and federal courts, arbitrations and mediations, and monitoring communications/reports. 
  • Review court filings, orders, and notices to identify important dates and requirements; enter case information, activity, and deadlines into docket system. 
  • Ensure compliance with court rules, local procedures, and firm policies regarding docketing. 
  • Communicate/coordinate with case teams to review and confirm court deadlines and instructions; communicate deadlines and changes to case teams promptly. 
  • Research and monitor cases with the use of online resources, and provide court filing and service information. 
  • Respond promptly and professionally to information requests from attorneys and staff regarding docketed dates, agency and court rules and procedures. 
  • Generate calendar reports/queries for case teams and generate custom docket reports/queries. 
  • Assist with service and filing of court documents. 
  • eFile in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts. 
  • Assist with development of department policies, procedures, and innovation related projects. 

Position Requirements:     
  • Strong working knowledge of Illinois Civil Practice Law and Rules, Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure, and ability to navigate other bodies of rules/procedures.  
  • Proficiency with docketing software (eDockets, CompuLaw, CourtAlert) for calendaring and reporting.  
  • Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases (PACER, LexisNexis, Westlaw, File & ServeXpress).  
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.  
  • Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.  
  • Strong collaborative skills and flexibility to adapt to changing department procedures. 

Kent Daniels & Associates is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream. 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

Additional Information

Kent Daniels and Associates is a legal staffing service specializing in the placement of temporary, temp-to-hire and full-time regular employees in law firms and corporate legal departments in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and nationwide. We staff all positions in law firms and all three shifts - day, swing and graveyard. Kent Daniels was established in 1986, giving us 37 years of experience finding candidates legal jobs in law firms nationwide. Applicants will be considered in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local requirements as applicable. Salary ranges are provided in good faith at the time of posting and represent the compensation KDA/our clients are willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to experience level, education/training, relevant skills, business needs and location.
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