Legal Clerk

R & W Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

R&W Group is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk to support its DC, NYC, LA, or SF offices. The role focuses on docketing, e-filing, and administrative tasks for the Managing Attorney and Docketing Coordinators.

The candidate will record filings, calculate deadlines, assist with e-filing in CM/ECF and state systems, and maintain up-to-date dockets, while delivering high-quality client service in a fast-paced environment.

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 preferred.
• Experience with electronic filing systems, including Federal CM/ECF and California state courts, strongly preferred.

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 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 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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

Independence and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Milana

eDockets

CompuLaw

MA3000

CM/ECF

PACER

Job description

A R&W Group law firm client is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk to join its DC, NYC, LA, or SF office. This role provides essential docketing, e-filing, and administrative support to the Managing Attorney, Managing Clerk, Assistant Managing Clerk, Docketing Coordinators, and the broader department.

The Docket Clerk works closely with attorneys, firm leadership, and staff, frequently serving as a first point of contact. Strong client service skills, attention to detail, and professionalism are critical to success in this role.

Key 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.

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.