Senior Litigation Docket Clerk

Austin Community College; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 71,920 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Litigation Docket Clerk responsible for providing litigation docketing, e-filing, and support to various legal staff. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree, a minimum of three years of litigation experience, and strong attention to detail. Proficiency with docketing systems and experience with e-filing is preferred. The role offers a competitive salary range of $71,920 to $85,000, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a nonexempt position eligible for overtime and potential annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Proficiency in using calendaring or docketing systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in e-filing documents through Federal CM/ECF or California State Courts is significant.

Responsibilities

• Record all litigation documents in the department’s docketing database.
• Provide e-filing support via Federal PACER/CMECF.
• Assist with maintenance of the litigation docket.

Skills

Excellent organization skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Milana

eDockets

CompuLaw

MA3000

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Managing Attorney’s Office of Arnold & Porter has a Senior Litigation Docket Clerk opening in the San Francisco office. The Senior Docket Clerk provides litigation docketing, e‑filing and other related support to the Managing Attorney, Docketing Coordinators, Managing Clerk, Assistant Managing Clerk, and the Department. The Senior Docket Clerk has a great deal of contact with lawyers, management, and staff in the firm and acts as a point of first contact in many cases so a strong client service ethic and a professional manner in all communications are of the utmost importance.

Responsibilities

• Recording all litigation documents in the department’s docketing database and, under the supervision of the Docketing Coordinators, calculating procedural due dates.
• Providing e‑filing support via Federal PACER/CMECF and other federal court and agency electronic filing systems.
• Assisting with maintenance of the litigation docket.
• Providing administrative assistance to the Assistant Managing Clerk, as well as the Managing Attorney’s Office.
• Generating and proofreading requested communications, documents, forms, and reports for the department.
• Creating and maintaining department‑wide files/libraries/databases. Performing data entry to maintain department databases, including working with firm personnel as necessary to ensure accuracy of data.
• Preparing invoices for submission to Finance & Accounting and maintaining invoice files.
• Assisting in the production of departmental policy/procedure information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years of litigation experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Proficiency using calendaring or docketing systems such as Milana, eDockets, CompuLaw or MA3000 is a plus.
• Proficiency/experience e‑filing documents through the Federal CM/ECF system or California State Courts is a significant plus.
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software.
• Demonstrated experience working with databases.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail and handling a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work evening hours, as necessary.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and an ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Exceptional client service, both internal and external.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.

Salary & Benefits

The anticipated base salary for this position is $71,920 to $85,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and, if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime. The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.

Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy and childbirth (including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Our Firm’s equal opportunity policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions, including, without limitation, recruitment, employment, assignment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations.