Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist

HireNow Staffing•Phoenix, AZ

23h•$41 - $47•Hybrid

About The Position

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a highly regarded law firm to hire a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist for its Phoenix office. This is an essential role within a fast-paced litigation support team, requiring deep expertise in rule-based calendaring , multi-jurisdiction deadline management, and procedural accuracy. This position is ideal for a seasoned docketing professional who can operate independently, ensure firmwide compliance with court rules, and serve as a mentor and escalation point for complex litigation calendaring matters.

Requirements

5–7 years of direct litigation docketing experience within a law firm environment
Hands-on expertise using Aderant CompuLaw or another rule-based calendaring platform
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and filing procedures
Proven ability to interpret complex pleadings and extract procedural deadlines with precision
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience mentoring, training, or guiding junior docketing staff
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism
Ability to work in a hybrid schedule based in Phoenix, AZ
Authorized to work in the U.S. with no sponsorship now or in the future
Comfortable with the compensation range of $41.21 – $46.70 per hour

Nice To Haves

Multi-jurisdiction litigation docketing experience across the U.S.
Experience developing training materials, procedural guides, or internal reference tools
Background supporting large-scale docketing operations or firmwide calendaring initiatives
Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) or similar credential (a plus, not required)

Responsibilities

Reviewing litigation filings and legal documents to identify key deadlines and procedural requirements
Creating, updating, and maintaining docket entries in Aderant CompuLaw
Performing manual deadline calculations when rules require customized interpretation
Monitoring deadlines across federal, state, and local jurisdictions to ensure strict compliance
Maintaining highly accurate docket data and producing litigation calendar reports as needed
Researching and tracking updates to court rules, procedural changes, and jurisdiction-specific requirements
Serving as a senior resource for attorneys and litigation teams on docketing and calendaring questions
Mentoring and training docketing staff, including onboarding and procedural guidance
Supporting the Docketing Manager with special projects, process improvements, and firmwide initiatives