DC Managing Attorney — Docketing & E-Filing Lead

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 265,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Vacation time

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Gibson Dunn, based in Washington D.C., seeks a Managing Attorney to collaborate with the Director of Managing Attorney’s Offices to develop and implement best practices for electronic filing and docketing within the D.C. office.

The role reports to the Director and focuses on ensuring accuracy, procedural compliance, and timely deadlines. Responsibilities include reviewing court documents, conducting legal research on procedural matters, guiding motion practice, coordinating with process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Admission to Washington D.C. Bar required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a Managing Attorney’s Office at a large law firm.
• Experience supervising staff within a Managing Attorney’s Office at a large law firm strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with attorneys, court personnel, and administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Review for accuracy, as to form and procedural compliance, all court documents served and/or filed through the Managing Attorney’s Office-D.C.
• Conduct legal research to advise litigators on various procedural matters and to ensure compliance with court rules.
• Provide procedural guidance to attorneys regarding motion practice, policies, and procedures in Washington, D.C. state and federal courts, as well as surrounding areas.
• Assist with issues relating to service of process including engaging and coordinating with process servers.
• Monitor new cases and rule changes to keep attorneys informed of recent developments under D.C. state rules, FRCP, and FRAP.
• Assist with and handle electronic case filings via CM/ECF and state court systems, as well as coordinate hard copy filings and document retrieval as needed.
• Retrieve and analyze information from court‑related databases, websites, and relevant docketing and calendaring applications including, but not limited to, PACER, Bloomberg Law, CourtAlert and Westlaw.
• Screen and review incoming court documents and correspondence to calculate and calendar relevant deadlines using the firm’s docketing system (CourtAlert).
• Perform quality control reviews of docket and calendar entries to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure timely notification to attorneys of filing deadlines, court appearances, and other critical dates
• Collect, maintain, and update attorney information, including bar admissions and e‑filing credentials.
• Assist with department projects and initiatives as needed

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Court procedure knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

DC Bar admission

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

CourtAlert

Westlaw

Bloomberg Law

Job description

Gibson Dunn, based in Washington D.C., seeks a Managing Attorney to collaborate with the Director of Managing Attorney’s Offices to develop and implement best practices for electronic filing and docketing within the D.C. office.

The role reports to the Director and focuses on ensuring accuracy, procedural compliance, and timely deadlines. Responsibilities include reviewing court documents, conducting legal research on procedural matters, guiding motion practice, coordinating with process