Docketing and Calendaring Clerk

Goodwin Procter LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Professional development and career-­‑

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP in San Francisco seeks a Calendaring Clerk to admin­ister the Litigation Department's LED system for federal and state matters. You will be a central resource for litigation calendar inquiries and ensure accurate deadline generation.

Minimal requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of law firm experience, plus 2 years of CompuLaw Vision Program experience. MS Office and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–5 years of relevant law firm experience.
• 2 years of CompuLaw Vision Program experience is required.
• Experience with Aderant MyView is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and legal research basics.
• Professional demeanor with strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Rules compliance review for calendar events.
• Document review and analysis for calendar entries.
• CompuLaw event entry and deadline accuracy checks.
• Weekly calendar reporting and distribution.
• Research local rules and judicial preferences for deadlines.
• Routine CompuLaw database administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CompuLaw Vision Program

Aderant MyView

MS Office

Job description

Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team - all business professionals at the firm - you'll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we're not just supporting a law firm; we're partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in high‑stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world‑class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we're proud to have been recognised as the "Best Business Team" by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward‑thinking peers.

The Calendaring Clerk is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the Litigation Department's Goodwin LED (Litigation Event Docketing) system for federal and state matters. In the role, the Calendaring Clerk is one of the central Court Procedures Team informational resources for litigation‑related calendar inquiries.

What You'll Do:

• Rules compliance review


• Document review and analysis for calendar events


• CompuLaw event entry - Deadline generation and accuracy review


• Weekly calendar report generation and distribution


• Research of local rules, orders and judicial preferences to ensure accurate deadline generation


• Routine CompuLaw database administration.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree required


• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the law firm setting


• 2 years of experience with CompuLaw Vision Program is required


• Experience with Aderant MyView is strongly preferred


• Working knowledge of federal and state court rules, courts' structures, procedural legal research, and litigation support


• Possess a professional demeanor, superior oral and written communication skills, strong client service skills, superior attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced professional environment


• MS Office experience


• #LI-JM1

Benefits and More

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Life and disability insurance


• Retirement & Savings Plan


• Emergency back‑up child and adult care


• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays


• Professional development and career advancement opportunities


• Employee recognition and reward programs


• Employee wellness and assistance programs


• Employee discounts and perks

This position is eligible for overtime: Yes

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00