Litigation Docket Clerk

Morgan Lewis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Litigation Docket Clerk to support their litigation practice. This critical role involves maintaining the firm's docket system, identifying key deadlines, and ensuring timely communication with lawyers and staff. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of court procedures. With a hybrid work schedule, this position offers flexibility while contributing to a dynamic legal team. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for legal support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in litigation calendaring/docketing preferred.
• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the firm's docket system for litigation lawyers across multiple courts.
• Identify deadlines and prepare a master calendar of due dates.

Skills

Litigation calendaring

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ProLaw

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk to support our litigation practice firmwide. This role is vital to our team and can be based in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Princeton, with a hybrid work schedule. Flexibility to work overtime is required.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Maintaining the firm's docket system for litigation lawyers across multiple courts and jurisdictions.
2. Identifying pertinent deadlines and preparing a master calendar of due dates for distribution to lawyers and staff.
3. Obtaining filing information from court clerks and online dockets.

Experience and 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 at federal, state, and county levels is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ProLaw or similar docketing software is a plus.

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