Docket Clerk

Lewis Brisbois; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Sick time

Vacation time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Sacramento office of Lewis Brisbois, a leading AmLaw100 firm, seeks a docket clerk with legal experience to docket documents and maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic calendars for attorneys and teams. You will calculate and entry deadlines for litigation matters and collaborate with practice groups.

Lewis Brisbois offers a strong benefits package including 401k with employer match, sick and vacation time, and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year in docketing or calendaring in a law firm preferred.
• Knowledge of court rules and deadline calculations strongly preferred.
• Organized with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and docket documents requiring calendaring.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic calendars for attorneys and teams.
• Calculate and enter deadlines in litigation matters; support practice groups.

Skills

Docketing experience

Legal calendar management

Microsoft Word / Office

Highly organized

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma

Tools

eDockets

ProLaw

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

Job description

Overview

The Sacramento, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw100 firm, is seeking a docket clerk with legal experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include receiving, reviewing, and docketing all documents requiring calendaring and maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date electronic calendars for attorneys and legal teams. The position ensures the accurate calculation and entry of deadlines related to litigation matters, including discovery, pre-trial activities, motions, hearings, depositions, trials, and appeals. Depending on the needs of specific practice groups, calendaring responsibilities may be expanded to include additional matter-specific deadlines and events.

Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year prior law firm docketing, calendaring, legal assistant, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of State and Federal Court rules and deadline calculations strongly preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with docketing and calendaring systems such as eDockets, ProLaw, CompuLaw, CourtAlert, or similar systems preferred.
• Milana experience a plus.
• eDockets experience preferred but not required.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new systems and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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Minimum Salary

USD $45,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $65,000.00/Yr.