Litigation Docket Clerk (Temporary Position)

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid sick time

Job summary

Gibson Dunn in New York is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk on a temporary basis to handle filing, docketing, and database maintenance in the Managing Attorney’s Office. You will communicate with court personnel and attorneys to ensure proper filing procedures.

The role reports to the Managing Attorney – NY and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. Prior law firm or court experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm, legal support, or court environment preferred.
• Experience with state and federal court filings, including NYSCEF and PACER.
• Familiarity with litigation support or Managing Attorney’s Office functions.
• Knowledge of New York court rules and filing procedures.
• Experience coordinating with court personnel and service vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Prepare, review, and process legal documents for filing and service.
• Monitor filing deadlines and court notifications.
• Provide administrative support to the MAO team.
• Communicate with attorneys and legal assistants regarding filing requirements and procedures.
• Obtain court documents, certified copies, and docket information as needed.
• Maintain accurate filing records and tracking logs.
• Perform docketing tasks as assigned.
• Assist with special projects and general administrative support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline management

Discretion handling confidential info

Learning new software

Overtime availability

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

NYSCEF

PACER

Job description

Litigation Docket Clerk (Temporary Position)

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in New York, the Litigation Docket Clerk (Temporary Position) will be responsible for the various daily activities in a Managing Attorney’s Office, including the filing, service and retrieval of court documents; maintaining and updating all related databases; processing incoming court documents, checking dockets for updates, docketing/calendaring and running reports; communicating with court personnel and attorneys regarding proper filing procedures.

This role reports to the Managing Attorney – NY.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Prepare, review, and process legal documents for filing and service.
• Monitor filing deadlines and court notifications.
• Provide administrative support to the MAO team.
• Communicate with attorneys and legal assistants regarding filing requirements and court procedures.
• Obtain court documents, certified copies, and docket information as needed.
• Maintain accurate filing records and tracking logs.
• Perform docketing tasks as assigned.
• Assist with special projects and provide general administrative and backup support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and professionalism when interacting with attorneys, staff, courts, and vendors.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to learn new software and internal systems quickly.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Experience:

• Prior experience in a law firm, legal support, or court environment preferred.
• Experience with state and federal court filings, including NYSCEF and PACER.
• Familiarity with litigation support or Managing Attorney’s Office functions.
• Knowledge of New York court rules and filing procedures.
• Experience coordinating with court personnel and service vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Prior docketing experience is preferred but not required.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

The hourly compensation rate for this position is $45-55/hr. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position may include health care and paid sick time.

Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process. Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.