Docket Clerk

Clyde & Co US LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Disability coverage

Referral bonuses

Mentorship & growth

Culture & events

Parental leave

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP in Seattle seeks a Docket Clerk with 3-5 years of docketing experience to support our west coast offices.

Responsibilities include maintaining docket and calendar systems, generating reports, and assisting paralegals with filings across various courts. The firm offers hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, and strong mentorship in a collaborative environment.

We value accuracy, discretion, and timely communication to attorneys and staff, with emphasis on ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of docketing experience.
• Experience with CourtAlert, CourtLink and CompuLaw.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• High accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain docket and calendar system for multiple legal teams
• Generate and distribute weekly docket reports
• Calendar deadlines for filings in docketing software
• Review & save incoming filings from various sources
• Assist paralegals with preparing documents for filing with various courts
• Prepare and distribute calendar updates to attorneys and staff
• Assist with mailing/scanning
• Perform administrative duties as needed

Skills

Docketing

Court procedures

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ethical standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CourtAlert

CourtLink

CompuLaw

Job description

Clyde & Co seeks a Docket Clerk with 3 - 5 years of docketing experience to support our west coast offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain docket and calendar system for multiple legal teams
• Generate and distribute weekly docket reports
• Calendar deadlines for filings in docketing software
• Review & save incoming filings from various sources
• Assist paralegals with preparing documents for filing with various courts
• Prepare and distribute calendar updates to attorneys and legal staff
• Assist with mailing/scanning
• Perform administrative duties as needed

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience 3-5 years of docketing experience
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Experience using CourtAlert and CourtLink
• Experience using CompuLaw is required
• A strong knowledge of court procedures, regulations and legal regulations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, with excellent time management skills to complete projects in a timely fashion
• Above all, possess the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Why Join Us?

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility - Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Generous paid time off, holidays, plus an annual "wellbeing" day.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage - Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
• Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.

The salary range for this position is $83,000 - $90,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

A Note on Privacy Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years.

It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other.

Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth.

With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes.

With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success.