Hybrid Litigation Docket Coordinator

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Life and accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks a Litigation Docket Clerk to support the firm’s litigation practice across multiple jurisdictions. The role involves maintaining the docket system, obtaining filing information, and tracking deadlines in a hybrid in-office/remote setup.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least one year of litigation calendaring/docketing experience, with strong communication and proofreading

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of relevant litigation calendaring/docketing experience.
• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures; familiarity with court filings at federal, state, and county levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading and attention to detail.
• Team player with interpersonal skills and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software; Compulaw or comparable docketing software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the firm’s docket system for litigation lawyers in multiple courts and jurisdictions.
• Obtains filing information from court clerks and online dockets.
• Identifies deadlines and prepares a master calendar for lawyers and staff.
• Researches deadlines, rules, and related questions for attorneys and staff.
• Responds to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures; updates docket dates as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation calendaring

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

MS Office

CompuLaw

Docketing software

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

CompuLaw

Docketing software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks a Litigation Docket Clerk to support the firm’s litigation practice across multiple jurisdictions. The role involves maintaining the docket system, obtaining filing information, and tracking deadlines in a hybrid in-office/remote setup.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least one year of litigation calendaring/docketing experience, with strong communication and proofreading