Senior Litigation Docket Clerk – Evening Shifts

Arnold & Porter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,720 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter’s Managing Attorney’s Office in New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco seeks two Senior Litigation Docket Clerks to provide docketing, e-filing, and administrative support to the Managing Attorney, Managing Clerk, Assistant Managing Clerk, Docketing Coordinators, and the broader department.

The Senior Docket Clerk interacts frequently with attorneys, firm leadership, and staff, often serving as a first point of contact.

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 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, 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.
• Flexibility to work evening hours and additional time as needed. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the firm’s docketing system by recording litigation filings and calculating deadlines under the supervision of Docketing Coordinators.
• 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 in collaboration with firm personnel.
• Process and track invoices for submission to Finance & Accounting.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Docketing systems

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Milana

eDockets

CompuLaw

MA3000

CM/ECF

Job description

Arnold & Porter’s Managing Attorney’s Office in New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco seeks two Senior Litigation Docket Clerks to provide docketing, e-filing, and administrative support to the Managing Attorney, Managing Clerk, Assistant Managing Clerk, Docketing Coordinators, and the broader department.

The Senior Docket Clerk interacts frequently with attorneys, firm leadership, and staff, often serving as a first point of contact.