Litigation Docket Clerk: Detail‑Oriented, Fast‑Paced Support

Arnold & Porter; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,760 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York offices to provide essential docketing, e-filing, and administrative support within the Managing Attorney’s Office.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least one year of litigation experience, with proficiency in docketing systems and electronic filing. Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 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.

Responsibilities

• Record litigation filings in the firm’s docketing system and calculate procedural deadlines under supervision.
• 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 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.
• Process and track invoices for submission to Finance & Accounting.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Independent & collaborative

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Milana

eDockets

CompaLaw

MA3000

PACER/CM/ECF

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York offices to provide essential docketing, e-filing, and administrative support within the Managing Attorney’s Office.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least one year of litigation experience, with proficiency in docketing systems and electronic filing. Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail are essential.