Docket Clerk - NYC - DC - AMLAW

Considine Search; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA, MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Bonus potential

Job summary

Considine Search is seeking a Docketing Clerk to support the Managing Attorney’s Office in Washington, DC. The role focuses on docketing court documents, calculating deadlines, filing court papers, and advising attorneys on procedural rules.

Responsibilities include maintaining the litigation calendar, producing reports, and ensuring compliance with FRCP, FRAP, FRBP and NY procedures. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in a docketing role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 1–2 years in a law firm docketing role preferred.
• Proficiency with rules-based docketing software and e-filing systems.
• Solid knowledge of FRCP, FRAP, FRBP and NY state/court rules is essential.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, docket, and calendar deadlines in CourtAlert Case Management.
• Maintain the litigation calendar; update for new filings and orders.
• Prepare and distribute calendar reports to attorneys and assistants; flag deadlines.
• Review and maintain case records; ensure accuracy of party/attorney assignments.
• Complete electronic filings in federal and state courts nationwide.
• Advise attorneys on court rules and procedures; stay current on developments.
• Coordinate service of process and liaise with court personnel and vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CourtAlert

Milana

Compulaw

NYSCEF

CM/ECF

PACER

Job description

A premier, global law firm is seeking a Docketing Clerk to support the Managing Attorney’s Office. The Docketing Clerk will be responsible for docketing court-related documents, calculating and calendaring procedural deadlines, filing court documents, providing guidance to attorneys on court rules and procedures, liaising with court personnel, and other assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, docket, and calendar procedural deadlines and court dates in the firm’s centralized docketing system (CourtAlert Case Management), ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable court rules.
• Maintain the litigation calendar on an ongoing basis, updating deadlines to reflect new filings, court orders, and other procedural developments.
• Prepare and distribute calendar reports to attorneys and legal assistants, and proactively flag upcoming deadlines.
• Review and maintain case records in the docketing system, including party and judge information, attorney and legal assistant assignments, filings, and deadlines, to ensure ongoing accuracy.
• Monitor case progress, retrieve court filings, decisions, and orders, obtain docket updates, and communicate case status changes to responsible attorneys and legal assistants.
• Complete electronic filings in federal and state courts nationwide.
• Review filings for compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Ensure timely delivery of courtesy copies of filings.
• Advise attorneys and legal assistants on federal and state court rules and procedures.
• Research court rules and procedural requirements in response to attorney inquiries, and prepare clear written summaries of findings.
• Understand and keep abreast of developments to court rules, civil procedure, and judges’ individual practices.
• Conduct searches for court precedent.
• Liaise with court personnel, process servers, and vendors.
• Assist attorneys with federal court and pro hac vice admissions.
• Obtain certificates of good standing from federal and state courts.
• Coordinate service of process with process servers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of one to two years of relevant experience in a law firm’s Managing Attorney’s Office or docketing department.
• Proficiency in using rules-based docketing software (e.g., CourtAlert, Compulaw, Milana, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in electronic filing using CM/ECF, ACMS, NYSCEF, and the Supreme Court Electronic Filing System.
• Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP), Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (FRBP), Rules of the Supreme Court of the United States, New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), and other court rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic filing procedures in federal and New York state courts.
• Proficiency in searching and retrieving information from court-related databases (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF, Bloomberg Law, CourtAlert, Westlaw, Lexis, PacerPro) and other online sources of case information.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a demonstrated record of accuracy in deadline calculation and docketing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and see projects to completion as well as work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of firm personnel.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure.

Compensation

Compensation: $70,000.00-$90,000.00, plus overtime and bonus