Senior Litigation Docket Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide support to litigation attorneys, including research, document retrieval, and service of process
• Perform electronic court filings for state and federal district and appellate courts
• Review court filings and enter calendar deadlines into centralized docketing software (e.g., CourtAlert)
• Screen and review incoming and outgoing court documents to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff regarding procedural requirements and filing revisions
• Track critical dates and communicate information to relevant legal staff
• Coordinate the delivery of courtesy copies to the court as necessary
• Assist with administrative projects and general back-up support

Requirements

• Strong understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with electronic filing systems such as e-File Texas, NexGen, or PACER
• Experience using legal research tools like WestLaw, Practical Law, or Lexis
• Knowledge of Texas state and federal court rules and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in litigation docketing or paralegal work
• Experience working in a large law firm
• Familiarity with rules-based calendaring software such as CourtAlert, CompuLaw, or MA3000
• Four-year college degree or completion of a paralegal certificate program
• NALS, NALA, or TBLS paralegal certification

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of $95,000 - $110,000
• Health care and basic life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.