Litigation Docketing Specialist

Beacon Hill's client, an AmLaw 60 firm, is seeking three Contract Litigation Docketing Specialists to support an influx of work within their Intellectual Property group. Working under the supervision of the Litigation Docketing Manager, you will work closely with attorneys and legal staff to deliver accurate and reliable litigation calendaring services for federal, state, and agency matters.Location: Location: Positions may be in-office (Torrance, CA 90502 or San Diego, CA 92101) or remote. Remote candidates may be located anywhere in the United States but must have a strong understanding of the California Rules of Court.Start: ASAPDuration: Ongoing, with the potential to convert to a direct-hire positionHours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (37.5 hours per week), with the ability to work overtime as neededPay: $41.00-$50.50/hour, depending on experienceQualifications:2+ years of litigation docketing experience in a law firm setting is requiredHigh-volume docketing backgroundDegree from an accredited college or university, a paralegal certificate, or equivalent education and experienceStrong knowledge of the California Rules of CourtPrior experience computing deadlines in both federal and state courts, with experience in CompuLaw Vision preferredFamiliarity with rules-based calendaring software, such as Milana considered helpfulProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent communication, accuracy, and ability to work under pressureTeam-oriented and able to transition between tasksAbout the Role:As a Litigation Docketing Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting attorneys and legal staff by independently entering case information, activity, and deadlines into CompuLaw Vision, ensuring compliance with all department procedures, best practices, and workflows. You will review court documents, legal correspondence, and case team requests, respond to inquiries regarding deadlines and court rules, conduct jurisdictional research, and provide comprehensive summaries to case teams with oversight from the Senior Litigation Docketing Specialists and Manager as needed.This role requires ensuring that all assigned calendaring is accurate and completed in a timely manner, maintaining policies and protocols to support precise entry of deadlines and docket entries, and creating and circulating reports to case teams for review and confirmation. You will also perform quality reviews of work product according to internal procedures and escalate questions to senior docketing staff or the Litigation Docketing Manager as appropriate. Additionally, you will provide suggestions to the Litigation Docketing Manager to help improve department procedures and workflow, stay informed of developments, procedures, and rules in the forums where the firm practices as well as general state and federal practices, and participate in projects as needed.Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications 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.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.Benefits Information:Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.Benefits Information:Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)