Docketing & Filings Coordinator - Litigation Support

NACBA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 5,800 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk to join its Los Angeles office, with opportunities in New York or San Francisco. The role provides docketing, e-filing, and administrative support to the Managing Attorney and Docketing team.

Responsibilities include recording filings, calculating deadlines, assisting with PACER/CM/ECF filings, maintaining dockets, and coordinating communications with firm personnel. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of one year of litigation experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Experience with docketing or calendaring systems (e.g., Milana, eDockets, CompuLaw, MA3000) preferred.
• Experience with electronic filing systems, including Federal CM/ECF and California state courts, strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems.
• Experience working with databases and data management tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional internal and external client service.
• Flexibility to work evening hours and additional time as needed.

Responsibilities

• Record litigation filings in the firm's docketing system and calculate procedural deadlines under the supervision of Docketing Coordinators.
• Provide e-filing support through PACER/CM/ECF and other federal and agency electronic filing systems.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date litigation dockets.
• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Managing Clerk and the Managing Attorney's Office.
• Prepare, proofread, and distribute departmental communications, forms, reports, and other documents.
• Create and maintain department-wide files, libraries, and databases; perform data entry and ensure data accuracy in collaboration with firm personnel.
• Process and track invoices for submission to Finance & Accounting.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Docketing

E-filing

Attention to detail

Data management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Milana

eDockets

CompuLaw

MA3000

CM/ECF

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk to join its Los Angeles office, with opportunities in New York or San Francisco. The role provides docketing, e-filing, and administrative support to the Managing Attorney and Docketing team.

Responsibilities include recording filings, calculating deadlines, assisting with PACER/CM/ECF filings, maintaining dockets, and coordinating communications with firm personnel. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential.