Senior Litigation Docket Clerk - Evening Hours & Growth

Arnold & Porter; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter’s Managing Attorney’s Office is seeking two Senior Litigation Docket Clerks to join its New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco office. The role provides critical docketing, e-filing, and administrative support, serving as a primary contact for attorneys, leadership, and staff.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least three years of litigation experience, and proficiency with docketing systems and electronic filing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of three years of litigation experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Experience with docketing/calendaring systems (e.g., Milana, eDockets, CompuLaw, MA3000) preferred.
• Experience with electronic filing systems, including Federal CM/ECF (and California courts, a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems.
• Experience with databases and data management tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to providing exceptional internal and external client service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the firm’s docketing system by recording litigation filings and calculating deadlines.
• Provide e-filing support through PACER/CM/ECF and other federal and agency electronic filing systems.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date litigation dockets.
• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Managing Clerk and the Managing Attorney’s Office.
• Prepare, proofread, and distribute departmental communications, reports, and other documents.
• Create and maintain department-wide files, databases, and libraries; perform data entry and ensure accuracy.
• Process and track invoices for submission to Finance & Accounting.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Milana

eDockets

CompuLaw

MA3000

Job description

Arnold & Porter’s Managing Attorney’s Office is seeking two Senior Litigation Docket Clerks to join its New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco office. The role provides critical docketing, e-filing, and administrative support, serving as a primary contact for attorneys, leadership, and staff.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least three years of litigation experience, and proficiency with docketing systems and electronic filing.