Docket Clerk

O'Hagan Meyer; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer seeks a full-time Docket Clerk for its San Francisco, CA office. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of docketing experience and a solid background in docketing or litigation support and administration.

The role involves calendaring court dates, deadline tracking, and maintaining dockets across multiple jurisdictions. Strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team are essential.

Qualifications

• At least one year of docketing experience.
• Strong understanding of Federal, State and Local court rules.
• Excellent computer skills: Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel and MS Office.
• Professional communication skills (written, verbal) and attention to detail.
• Paralegal certificate or other legal education is a plus.
• O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings, notices, and court orders for calendaring requirements.
• Enter deadlines into CourtAlert and calculate deadlines per court rules.
• Calendar hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, CMCs, and trial dates.
• Update calendar entries and maintain accurate docket information.
• Ensure deadlines are entered timely and accurately.
• Communicate with attorneys, assistants, and staff on calendaring questions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Resourceful

Professional communication

Education

Paralegal certificate or legal education

Tools

CourtAlert

Adobe Acrobat

MS Excel

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time DocketClerk to join itsSan Francisco,CAoffice. We are looking for candidates thathave an eye for detail,resourceful, and care about thelittle things.Candidateswillhave at least one year of docketing experience, andbackground indocketingor litigation supportandadministration.

Mustpossessprofessional communication skills (written,verbaland interpersonal) and can follow procedures and ask questions when unsure.A paralegal certificate or other legal education is a plus.

TheDocketClerk willbe responsible forcalendaring court dates, deadlinetrackingand docketing maintenance across multiple jurisdictions.This is an entry-level role designed for someone detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to build a foundation in litigation support and court procedures.The Docket Clerk alsoprovidestimelyreports of response dates on a regular basis andworkson specific projects and research assignments.

Requirements

Primary Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Review pleadings, correspondence, notices, andcourtorders for calendaring requirements.
• Accurately calculate deadlinesin accordance withstate, federal, appellate, and local court rules under the direction of legal assistants/attorneys.
• Enter deadlines into the firm's docketing/calendaring software, CourtAlert.
• Calendar hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, CMCs, and trial dates.
• Update existing calendar entries when instructed.
• Verify attorney/legal assistant instructions before calendaring unusual or ambiguous events.
• Assistwith opening new matters andmaintainingaccuratecase information in CourtAlert case profiles.
• Ensure all deadlines are enteredtimelyand accurately.
• Communicate with legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneysregardingcalendaring questions.
• Escalate complex calendaring issues to senior docket staff.
• Maintain organized records of docket requests and completed work.
• Follow departmental procedures and quality control standards.
• Meet departmental turnaround times and serve levelexpectations.
• Assistwith overflow work when needed.
• Participate in training and continuingeducationon court rule changes.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Help prepare reports and deadline summaries

Ideal candidate should have a very strong understanding ofthe litigation process as well asFederal, State and Local court rules and procedures, excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and MS Office, including Outlook; excellent oral and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; able to work independently as well as with the team; Working well as a team in a congenial office; exceptional organizational skills.Experience with CourtAlert or other docketing programs is a plus.Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.

O'Hagan Meyerparticipatesin E-Verify.O'Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Position isfull-time, M-F with the possibility of some overtime.In-Person to start and transition to Hybrid 3x a week after three (3) monthsdepending on progress.Salary based on experience andincludesanexcellent benefit package.

Salary: $50,000 - $70,000

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources