Calendar Clerk

Shegerian & Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premiums for dental and vision

100% of all Silver-level medical plans

Approximately 10% contribution toward retirement

$500 annual FSA contribution

Accrual of 80 hours of PTO, additional 40 hours on 3rd anniversary

Job summary

Shegerian & Associates, a leading employment and civil rights law firm in Los Angeles, is seeking a Calendar Clerk. This role involves managing court filings, legal deadlines, and preparing reminders for attorneys, requiring attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in legal calendaring, familiarity with court rules, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers hourly pay between $24-$25 and comes with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in legal calendaring or docketing is preferred.
• Familiarity with court rules and calendaring tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and calendar legal deadlines.
• Organize incoming legal mail and filings.
• Prepare weekly reminders for attorneys.

Skills

Legal calendaring or docketing experience

Familiarity with court rules

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

CourtCall

One Legal

Job description

Shegerian & Associates is a leading plaintiff-side employment and civil rights law firm based in Los Angeles. With a robust litigation docket and a strong reputation for trial work, our firm relies on a highly organized and detail-driven team to ensure every deadline is met and every hearing is on calendar. We are seeking a Calendar Clerk to join our fast-paced team of legal professionals and contribute to our continued success.

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Calendar Clerk to join our calendaring department. You will work alongside three experienced clerks and be responsible for reviewing and managing court filings and incoming mail, calculating and calendaring legal deadlines, preparing weekly reminders for attorneys, and reserving court appearances. This role requires a strong commitment to accuracy and the ability to stay focused under pressure.

What Makes You the One

• Review and calendar legal deadlines in compliance with court rules and internal procedures
• Rename, save, and organize incoming legal mail and filings
• Reserve court appearances and update internal systems accordingly
• Generate weekly reminders and reports for attorneys regarding upcoming deadlines
• Communicate with attorneys and staff to clarify or confirm calendaring matters
• Maintain meticulous records and logs of all calendared events
• Collaborate with the calendar team to ensure all deadlines are tracked and met

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in legal calendaring or docketing (state and federal courts) (preferred)
• Familiarity with court rules and calendaring tools (e.g., One Legal, CourtCall, or similar systems)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage a high volume of deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of accountability and time management

WhyShegerian& Associates

You won't find a more passionate, driven team. The work is meaningful, the standards are high, and the people around you will push you to be better. If you want a role where what you do every day actually matters, this is it.

What We Offer:

• Hourly pay: $24 - $25 BOE
• Workplace: In person

Industry-Leading Benefits:

• Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision
• Firm pays 100% of all Silver-level medical plans
• Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
• $500 annual FSA contribution
• Time for Life: Accrual of 80 hours of PTO (additional 40 hours on 3rd anniversary), sick pay, plus your birthday off as a fully paid day.