Evening Litigation Docket Clerk - Impact & Docketing

Sacbar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,760 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter in New York seeks a Litigation Docket Clerk to support docketing, e-filing, and administrative needs for the Managing Attorney’s Office. You will work with attorneys and staff to ensure accurate dockets and timely filings.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with a schedule that may include evening hours. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

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 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

Client service

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Milana

eDockets

CompuLaw

MA3000

Federal CM/ECF

Job description

Arnold & Porter in New York seeks a Litigation Docket Clerk to support docketing, e-filing, and administrative needs for the Managing Attorney’s Office. You will work with attorneys and staff to ensure accurate dockets and timely filings.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with a schedule that may include evening hours. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.