Docket Specialist, Litigation

Docket Specialist, Litigation Oakland, CA, USSan Diego, CA, USNewport Beach, CA, USOakland, CA, USLos Angeles, CA, US

Jan 15, 2026

Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a General/Litigation Docket Specialist to be resident in our Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Orange County, or San Diego Office. While this position will be part of a national docketing team, specific knowledge of California state/local rules and experience electronic filing with local courts is highly desirable. This position will report to the Manager, Litigation Docket.

• Enter data into the firm's docketing and calendar system.
• Calculate rule-based litigation deadlines.
• Generate docket reports and queries as requested by attorneys, paralegals and legal administrative assistants.
• Monitor cases with the use of various online resources.
• Handle all inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and secretaries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist with service of court documents.
• Perform electronic court filings in Federal, State and Appellate Courts.
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years docketing experience required.
• Knowledge of basic litigation docketing, calendaring and Civil Procedure.
• Experience utilizing docketing software such as Milana, eDockets, etc.
• Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases (PACER, File & Serve Xpress, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work proactively (without significant guidance) to trouble shoot and problem solve.
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Available to work overtime as needed.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at  or contact us at dentonsu

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