Calendar / Docket Clerk (Downtown Los Angeles) 100% IN OFFICE - no remote

Haight Brown & Bonesteel; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a detail-oriented Calendar / Docket Clerk. The role involves managing court filings and critical legal deadlines in a busy legal environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple deadlines with precision. This is a full-time position with a competitive hourly salary ranging from $24 to $30.

Benefits

Friendly, business casual environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track, calculate, and calendar critical deadlines in compliance with court rules.
• Communicate calendar events clearly to attorneys and legal staff.
• Maintain meticulous records of all activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Experience in calendaring or docketing

Understanding of court rules

Tools

LawToolBox

Compulaw

CARET Legal

Job description

Calendar / Docket Clerk (Downtown Los Angeles) 100% IN OFFICE - no remote

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Calendar / Docket Clerk. This role involves reviewing and managing court filings and incoming mail, as well as calculating and calendaring legal deadlines. A commitment to accuracy and focus under pressure are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track, calculate, and calendar critical deadlines, including hearings, depositions, expert disclosures, and discovery cutoffs, in compliance with court rules and firm procedures.
• Communicate calendar events clearly and promptly to attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries.
• Maintain meticulous records and logs of all activities.
• Ensure all deadlines are tracked and met.

Qualifications:

• Experience in calendaring or docketing, preferably in civil defense litigation.
• Strong understanding of court rules and calendaring tools (e.g., LawToolBox, Compulaw, CARET Legal).
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong accountability and time management skills.

Pay: $24-$30 per hour.

We offer a friendly, business casual environment with a competitive salary.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services

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