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# Docketing Specialist (Remote)

- **Company:** Edge
- **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Outlook, Calendaring Software, Databases, Microsoft Office, Aderant
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7f53ca6c91258603

## About the Role

* 5+ years in a litigation docketing role. We may also consider some docketing experience combined with prior experience as a litigation secretary or litigation paralegal
 * Strong understanding of the litigation process
 * Experience with CourtAlert docket software preferred; experience with other rules-based calendaring systems (e.g., CompuLaw, Aderant Milana, ProLaw, eDockets) will be considered
 * Familiarity with court websites, PACER, CM/ECF, and California state court e-filing systems
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
 * Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools and their responsible use
 * Paralegal certification and bachelor's degree are preferred.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Comfortable presenting to groups of attorneys in the absence of the docketing supervisor
 * Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage time effectively
 * A team player who works effectively and respectfully with all levels of staff
 * Strong organizational and time management skills
 * A professional, positive attitude and a commitment to exceptional service
 * A reliable, secure home workspace with high-speed internet
 * Willingness and ability to come to the Sacramento office as needed for occasional training or meetings

## Description

* Review incoming court filings, orders, notices, ECF filings and service, and docketing requests from case teams to determine docketing necessity
 * Calculate and docket all court appearances, documents, and statutes of limitations in accordance with local, state, federal, appellate, and administrative rules
 * Identify state, federal, and administrative documents and apply the correct jurisdiction for calculations
 * Analyze complex scheduling orders, case management orders and assess their effect on related case deadlines
 * Research codes, authority, local court rules, and judges' rules in response to attorney and staff inquiries
 * Generate clear, accurate docket reports and perform quality control checks on all entries
 * Perform legal research to ensure proper jurisdiction and calculation of deadlines and events
 * Prioritize and identify rush assignments and docket them accordingly
 * Identify and revise deadlines and events in the firm's docket database when they are updated or concluded
 * Audit and proofread docket entries, and help review the master calendar for accuracy and integrity
 * Serve as a firm resource on local, county, state, and federal rules and policy changes
 * Take on additional responsibilities as assigned