Litigation Docket Clerk

Plona Partners; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners in California seeks an experienced litigation support professional for a hybrid role. The position supports attorneys with Federal, State, and local procedures, and handles filings, docketing, and discovery tasks.

The role offers a salary range of $70,000 to $105,000 plus overtime and bonus opportunities, with three days on-site per week. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and able to coordinate with vendors and legal staff.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Federal, state, and local rules of procedure.
• Experience filing and serving papers in state and federal courts.
• Ability to docket and calendar court filings.
• Experience coordinating with vendors for litigation support.
• Experience maintaining electronic databases and form files.
• Strong communication with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise attorneys and staff on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
• File and service, electronically or by other means, papers in state and federal courts, including pleadings, motions, and discovery papers.
• Perform docketing and calendaring. Docket Court filings, discovery, and other papers by using the firm's calendar tool.
• Work with vendors to obtain court files, serve processes, and other litigation‑related support.
• Maintained and update electronic databases such as ECF logins, form files, etc.
• Respond to written or verbal requests/inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries regarding calendared events, pleadings, court procedures, and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.

Job description

Firm Ranking: Top 5 Midsize Law Firm and AmLaw100 Firm

Location: California

Practice: Litigation

HYBRID - 3 days a week onsite

Salary: $70,000 - $105,000 OT & Bonus Package

Responsibilities:

• Advise attorneys and staff on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
• File and service, electronically or by other means, papers in state and federal courts, including pleadings, motions, and discovery papers.
• Perform docketing and calendaring. Docket Court filings, discovery, and other papers by using the firm's calendar tool.
• Work with vendors to obtain court files, serve processes, and other litigation‑related support.
• Maintained and update electronic databases such as ECF logins, form files, etc.
• Respond to written or verbal requests/inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries regarding calendared events, pleadings, court procedures, and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.