Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15
countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive
compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to
work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our West Coast Regional Litigation Docketing Team as a Litigation Docketing
Specialist located in one of the following offices: Sacramento, San Francisco,
Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced,
deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong
problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take
initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent
communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams
and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an
initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success,
anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who
demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our
team.
This role will be based out of one of the following offices: Sacramento, San
Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego on a remote
basis. This role reports to the Litigation Docketing Supervisor.
Position Summary
The West Coast Regional Litigation Docketing team is a group of experienced
legal professionals who have chosen to channel their strong litigation skills
into the focus area of calendaring management. The team provides centralized
docketing using ProLaw for multiple offices including several national practice
area groups. We are looking for a candidate to join the West Coast Regional Team
of Litigation Docketing in the role of Litigation Docketing Specialist with
litigation experience in California. We are considering candidates who can work
remotely but live in close proximity to one of our six California offices.
Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Reviews emails received within each assigned public folder comprised of
internal emails from case teams, scanned mail and ECF filings/serves to
determine docketing necessity
* Makes informed decisions as to whether the docket items qualify to be added
to each case teams' Outlook calendar
* Assesses and stages priority of all received items to create a queue for each
public folder
* Enters and updates applicable deadlines in ProLaw using the Westlaw Legal
Calendaring Rules
* Communicates with case teams to gather necessary information on case set-ups
and management
* Performs limited research as needed in the context of verifying applicability
of deadlines
* Responds to inquiries from the litigation teams regarding docketed events,
deadlines, and rules
* Maintains and strives to improve processes and procedures to ensure accurate
entry of calendar/docket dates
* Promotes the firm’s docketing policies and procedures through all
communications with litigation teams
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
* Substantial experience computing deadlines for state, federal and appellate
courts
* Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules and procedures
* Strong critical thinking skills to process complex orders and analyze effects
on other case deadlines
* Ability to research, analyze and summarize issues in writing and possess
excellent attention to detail
* Familiarity with various court websites, docket searching and document
retrieval databases
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all
levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
* Candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal
supervision
* Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict
deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written),
professional demeanor and presentation
* High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability
to manage time effectively
Education & Prior Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
* Minimum 7 years of current California Litigation experience on case teams
and 7 years of current Federal Litigation experience
* Prior litigation paralegal or legal secretary experience preferred
* Prior work experience in large firms preferred
Technology
* Prior experience with rules-based calendar systems (ProLaw, Compulaw or
eDockets software) required
* Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite
applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
* Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software
applications quickly
* Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a
professional environment
* Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools (e.g.,
Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and/or
improve work quality
The expected pay range for this position is:
California: $40.75 to $45.19
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related
factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a
discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term
disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance,
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick
time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs
include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability,
voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and
Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the
California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or
conviction records for employment.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based
consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other
protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any
protected basis.