Litigation Docket Clerk

National Docketing Association; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP seeks a Litigation Docket Clerk to join its Los Angeles office (also supporting New York or San Francisco). The role provides docketing, e-filing, and administrative support to the Managing Attorney's Office and the docketing team.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least one year of litigation experience, and experience with docketing/filing systems (Milana, eDockets, CompuLaw, MA3000, CM/ECF).

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 (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.

Responsibilities

• Record litigation filings in the firm’s docketing system and calculate procedural deadlines.
• Provide e-filing support through PACER/CM/ECF and other 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; data entry with accuracy.
• Process and track invoices for submission to Finance & Accounting.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Microsoft Office

Data management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Milana

eDockets

CompuLaw

MA3000

CM/ECF

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arnold & Porter’s Managing Attorney’s Office is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk to join its New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco 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.

Schedule:

• NY Office (Eastern Time): Monday-Friday 12:00 PM -8:00 PM or 1:00 PM -9:00 PM (one-hour break)
• LA and SF Office (Pacific Time): Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:30 PM or 10:00 AM-6:30 PM (one-hour break)

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.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $57,760 to $65,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime.

The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.

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