Senior Litigation Docketing & Court Filing Lead

A&O Shearman; California (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman in the United States seeks a Senior Assistant Managing Clerk to manage service of process, docketing, and court filings across California federal and state courts. You will oversee filing, calendar deadlines, and maintain court-reported data, collaborating with attorneys and paralegals.

You will use CourtAlert, CompuLaw, and other systems, advise on procedure, arrange notarizations, and participate in special projects to improve workflows.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court procedures and filing requirements, esp. CA rules
• Experience with e-filing, docketing, and calendaring in CA courts
• Familiarity with docket systems and Bloomberg Law, PACER, CourtLink
• Understanding of Federal/CA court rules and e-filing protocols
• Strong time-management and client service focus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee service of process and other legal documents
• File pleadings in court per procedures and deadlines
• Open/close cases in CourtAlert and CompuLaw
• Docket pleadings and calendar deadlines; resolve issues
• Prepare weekly calendar and case reports
• Conduct court research and advise on procedures
• Advise attorneys on e-filing procedures and protocols
• Coordinate notarizations and apostilles
• Lead special projects and workflow improvements

Skills

Court procedures

E-filing

Docketing

Calendaring

Court rules

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree required

Tools

CourtAlert

CompuLaw

Bloomberg Law

PACER

NYSCEF

CM-ECF

Job description

A&O Shearman in the United States seeks a Senior Assistant Managing Clerk to manage service of process, docketing, and court filings across California federal and state courts. You will oversee filing, calendar deadlines, and maintain court-reported data, collaborating with attorneys and paralegals.

You will use CourtAlert, CompuLaw, and other systems, advise on procedure, arrange notarizations, and participate in special projects to improve workflows.