Litigation Docket Clerk

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal professional to maintain and manage the firm’s litigation docket across multiple courts and jurisdictions. You will obtain filings, calendar due dates, and answer questions from attorneys and staff on deadlines and local rules.

The role requires strong communication, proofreading, and organizational skills, plus experience with docketing software such as CompuLaw and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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.
• Familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at federal, state, and county level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs.
• 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 from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries 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

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CompuLaw

Job description

• 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
• Research questions from attorneys, paralegals and/or secretaries 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of relevant litigation calendaring/docketing experience desired, preferably in a large law firm.
• An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs.
• CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in litigation calendaring and docketing procedures, with a strong understanding of court filings and compliance requirements. Proficient in managing deadlines and utilizing software tools to support legal operations.