Litigation Docket Administrator (Temp)
About the position Responsibilities • Completes all assigned docketing and calendaring work in a timely and accurate manner. • Reviews litigation documents for relevant dates and effectively uses the docketing and calendaring system to index court documents and enter applicable dates. • Serves and files documents electronically and on paper in area courts and agencies and in other jurisdictions as needed. • Assists Managing Clerk in providing firmwide calendar clerk services. • Utilizes process servers in assigned jurisdictions to effect service of summonses and subpoenas. • Contributes to practice, department, and firm initiatives regarding effective litigation management. • Serves as liaison to state and federal court clerks, judges, agencies, and legal services vendors. • Dockets and calendars legal papers utilizing the firm-wide calendaring system, CompuLaw, and maintains and distributes litigation calendars. • Monitors changes to California state and federal litigation procedures, summarizing and communicating these to the California offices as appropriate. • Advises attorneys when requested regarding litigation procedures, the form and timing of pleadings and motions in California state and federal courts. • Maintains database of California attorney electronic filing identification codes and passwords. Requirements • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent training and experience may substitute for education. • Minimum of five (5) years of directly relevant experience providing litigation docketing services and support, preferably in an AmLaw 100 law firm with offices in California. • Strong working knowledge of California Civil Practice Law and Rules, the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure. • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of CompuLaw. • Strong familiarity with California courts, locations, and general procedures. • Good working knowledge of state and federal databases including PACER, and government agency websites. • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts. • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and daily requirements. • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to serve as an advisor to attorneys and staff. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others. Benefits • Hourly pay of $35-$40 per hour • Opportunity to work in a remote setting • Experience in a prestigious AmLaw 200 firm Apply tot his job Apply tot his job