Evening Litigation Docket Clerk

Arnold & Porter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter’s Managing Attorney's Office in New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco seeks a Litigation Docket Clerk to provide essential docketing, e-filing, and administrative support to the Managing Attorney and department. The role involves serving as a primary contact with attorneys, staff, and clients, requiring strong client service and meticulous attention to detail.

The position offers exposure to multiple offices and deadlines, with responsibilities spanning docket maintenance,

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.

Responsibilities

• Record litigation filings in the firm's docketing system and calculate procedural deadlines under supervision.
• Provide e-filing support through PACER/CM/ECF and other 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.
• 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

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Milana

eDockets

CompuLaw

MA3000

PACER/CM/ECF

Job description

Arnold & Porter’s Managing Attorney's Office in New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco seeks a Litigation Docket Clerk to provide essential docketing, e-filing, and administrative support to the Managing Attorney and department. The role involves serving as a primary contact with attorneys, staff, and clients, requiring strong client service and meticulous attention to detail.

The position offers exposure to multiple offices and deadlines, with responsibilities spanning docket maintenance,