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Litigation Docket Clerk

Litigation Docket Clerk

CompanyMorgan Lewis
LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA, Boston, MA, USA, Seattle, WA, USA, Houston, TX, USA, Washington, DC, USA, San Francisco, CA, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Miami, FL, USA, Irvine, CA, USA, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Princeton, NJ, USA, Culver City, CA, USA, Hartford, CT, USA
Salary$48600 – $99900
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • At least one year of relevant litigation calendaring/docketing experience desired, preferably in a large law firm.
  • An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs. ProLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains the firm’s docket system for litigation lawyers practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions
  • Identifies pertinent deadlines and prepares master calendar of due dates for distribution to lawyers and staff
  • Obtains filing information from court clerks and online dockets

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a large law firm preferred.