Senior Litigation Calendar Specialist

Skadden, Arps...LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health care

401(k)

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP seeks a Senior Docket Clerk to manage the Washington, D.C. litigation calendar, process filings, and provide procedural guidance. The role focuses on maintaining calendars, coordinating with the MLC team, and ensuring timely deadlines.

Qualifications include five years in a law firm setting, expert calendar software skills, and proficiency with Pacer/Westlaw/Lexis. The firm offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local rules of practice and procedures.
• Expert proficiency in a legal calendar software program.
• Advanced skills in navigating and utilizing various electronic databases (Pacer, Westlaw, Lexis) and online research tools.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and related firm software.
• Understanding of electronic filing requirements across jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the litigation calendar for the Washington, D.C. office MLC department.
• Process complex filings in state and federal courts and agencies.
• Provide strategic calendar guidance and docket research using online tools.
• Utilize Milana to track dockets and deadlines.
• Onboard new client matters using Firm reports and systems.
• Train junior team members on calendaring and filing procedures.

Skills

Legal calendar software

Pacer/Westlaw/Lexis

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Milana calendar software

PacerPro

Job description

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP seeks a Senior Docket Clerk to manage the Washington, D.C. litigation calendar, process filings, and provide procedural guidance. The role focuses on maintaining calendars, coordinating with the MLC team, and ensuring timely deadlines.

Qualifications include five years in a law firm setting, expert calendar software skills, and proficiency with Pacer/Westlaw/Lexis. The firm offers competitive compensation and benefits.