Court Procedures and Docketing Clerk

Goodwin Procter LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Emergency backup child and adult care

Paid vacation, sick time off, and HOL

Professional development and career...

Employee recognition and reward...

Employee wellness and assistance...

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Goodwin Procter is seeking a Court Procedures Clerk for the Global Operations Team in Boston. You will conduct rules compliance review, filing and service of documents across federal and state courts, perform docket research, and support the firm’s CM/ECF filing workflow.

You’ll assist with calendar management and ensure deadlines align with local rules, providing reliable litigation support. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years in a law firm, strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 1–3 years of relevant experience in a law firm setting.
• Working knowledge of federal and state court rules and structures.
• Experience with MS Office and litigation support tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rules compliance review and filing of documents in federal and state courts.
• Perform docket research and document retrieval; assist in court filings and service of process.
• Assist in initiating actions electronically and manually in courts; support CM/ECF operations.

Skills

Court rules knowledge

Legal research

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CM/ECF

CompuLaw Vision

Job description

Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team - all business professionals at the firm - you'll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we're not just supporting a law firm; we're partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we're proud to have been recognised as the "Best Business Team" by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

What You’ll Do:

The Court Procedures Clerk is specifically responsible for conducting rules compliance review and filing and service of all documents submitted to the Group for filing with courts in all federal and state jurisdictions throughout the U.S. Docket research and document retrieval; assistance in the preparation, issuance and service of process and subpoenas. Assistance in the initiation of actions both electronically and manually in federal and state courts; participation in the Court Procedures Group’s CM/ECF electronic filing rotation by assisting in the maintenance and oversight of the CM/ECF registration process and execution of the electronic court filing workload; and performance of daily court runs to federal and local state courts. The Court Procedures Clerk is also responsible for providing assistance and support to the Group’s docketing and calendaring system for firm Litigation matters ("Goodwin LED"). Be the information resource and point of contact for litigation-related calendar inquiries and is called upon to be a fully trained participant in the day-to-day execution of the Group’s Goodwin LED workflow queue including document review and analysis for calendar events Handle litigation event deadline entry into the CompuLaw Vision database, research of local rules, orders, and judicial preferences to ensure accurate deadline generation; and routine CompuLaw/Vision database administration.

Who You Are:

Bachelor's Degree preferred with a minimum of one to three years of relevant experience in a law firm setting. Quality experience obtained during internships may account for the required experience. Candidates should have a working knowledge of federal and state court rules, courts’ structures, procedural legal research, litigation support and MS Office experience. Must possess a professional demeanor, superior oral and written communication skills, strong client service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment. An individual looking for a career in Litigation Law preferred, or interested in pursuing further education in the area of Law. #LI-JM1

Benefits and More

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency backup child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks

This position is eligible for overtime: Yes

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $67,000.00

Professional career paths at Goodwin offer you more - and less - than you might expect. You'll find less hierarchy and more meritocracy. You'll have more chances to work across departments and offices, and fewer roadblocks to getting the job done. We believe people are happiest when they're not limited by a 'that’s how we've always done it' approach, so we encourage a more imaginative and collaborative working environment. Our Global Operations Team - what we call our GO Team - brings a level of professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to work each and every day.

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