Senior Litigation Docket Clerk - Evenings

NACBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter’s Managing Attorney’s Office in New York, LA, or San Francisco seeks two Senior Litigation Docket Clerks to support docketing, e-filing, and administrative functions for the Managing Attorney’s Office and Docketing Coordinators.

Ideal candidates have a BA or equivalent, at least three years in litigation, and experience with Milana/eDockets/CM/ECF. Strong detail, organization, and communication skills required; evening hours may be needed.

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

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Milana

eDockets

CompuLaw

MA3000

PACER/CM/ECF

Job description

Arnold & Porter’s Managing Attorney’s Office in New York, LA, or San Francisco seeks two Senior Litigation Docket Clerks to support docketing, e-filing, and administrative functions for the Managing Attorney’s Office and Docketing Coordinators.

Ideal candidates have a BA or equivalent, at least three years in litigation, and experience with Milana/eDockets/CM/ECF. Strong detail, organization, and communication skills required; evening hours may be needed.