Litigation Docket Clerk

Plona Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners, a top 5 midsize law firm located in Washington, DC, is seeking a Litigation Support Specialist. This position offers a hybrid work environment requiring in-office attendance 2-3 days a week. The successful candidate will perform various responsibilities including advising attorneys on rules of procedure, filing court documents, and maintaining electronic databases.

The salary for this role ranges between $80,000 and $105,000, complemented by overtime and bonus packages.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
• Experience with electronic filing and service of documents.
• Proficiency in using electronic databases for court filings.

Responsibilities

• Advise attorneys and staff on rules of procedure and practice.
• File and service court documents electronically.
• Perform docketing and calendaring for court filings.
• Work with vendors for court file retrieval and litigation support.
• Maintain electronic databases related to litigation.
• Respond to inquiries regarding litigated events and compliance modifications.

Job description

Firm Ranking: Top 5 Midsize Law Firm and AmLaw100 Firm

Location: Washington DC

Practice: Litigation

Hybrid: 2-3 Days a week

Salary: $80,000 - $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.
• Maintain 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.