Benefits: Full Benefits 

Relocation Expenses: Yes 

Interview Expenses: Yes 

The Role 

Our client is seeking a senior-level Litigation Docketing Specialist to join its Phoenix, AZ legal team. This role requires deep expertise in rule-based calendaring systems and the ability to lead, train, and support docketing staff while ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Interpret legal documents to identify and calendar critical litigation deadlines 
• Create, update, and maintain docket events in Aderant CompuLaw 
• Manually calculate deadlines based on applicable court rules when required 
• Maintain precise docket data and generate reports for litigation teams 
• Research and track changes to federal, state, and local court rules and procedures 
• Develop training materials and mentor docketing staff on procedural updates
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and court personnel to resolve docketing questions 
•  Support the Docketing Manager with special projects and firm-wide initiatives 

What You Bring 

• 5–7 years of litigation docketing experience in a law firm environment 
• Hands-on experience with Aderant CompuLaw or comparable rule-based calendaring systems 
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and federal, state, and local court rules 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• Ability to interpret complex legal filings and extract critical deadlines 
• Proven experience training or mentoring docketing staff 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Must-Haves

• 5–7 years of direct litigation docketing experience 
• Proficiency with Aderant CompuLaw or other rule-based calendaring systems 
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules 
• Advanced MS Office skills 
• Experience training or mentoring docketing staff 
• Comfort with pay range of $41.21 – $46.70 per hour 
• Salary requirement confirmed 
• Authorized to work in the United States 
• No sponsorship required now or in the future 
• Ability to work onsite or hybrid in Phoenix, AZ 

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) 

• Relativity Certified Administrator credential 
• Experience developing training materials or reference guides 
• Background supporting firm-wide docketing initiatives or special projects 
• Multi-jurisdiction docketing experience across the United States