Hybrid Litigation Docket Specialist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health care reimbursement accounts

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 with offices across North America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, is hiring a Litigation Docket Clerk to support its litigation practice. The role offers a hybrid in-office/remote schedule with locations including New York, among others, and requires overtime flexibility.

Responsibilities include maintaining the docket system, gathering filing information, and calculating deadlines for multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of relevant litigation calendaring/docketing experience, preferably in a large law firm.
• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures, familiarity with court filings and rules for federal, state, and county levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the firm’s docket system for litigation lawyers practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions
• Obtains filing information from court clerks and online dockets
• Identifies pertinent deadlines and prepares master calendar of due dates for distribution to lawyers and staff
• Researches questions regarding deadlines, calculations of deadlines, local rules, etc.
• Responds to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation calendaring experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CompuLaw

Docketing software

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, is hiring a Litigation Docket Clerk to support its litigation practice. The role offers a hybrid in-office/remote schedule with locations including New York, among others, and requires overtime flexibility.

Responsibilities include maintaining the docket system, gathering filing information, and calculating deadlines for multiple jurisdictions.