Litigation Docket Clerk

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Llp; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Litigation Docket Clerk to join their dynamic team. This role supports the litigation practice by maintaining the firm's docket system and ensuring that deadlines are met efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in litigation calendaring. With a hybrid work schedule, this position offers flexibility while contributing to a collaborative environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced legal setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Personal days

Vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• 1+ year of litigation calendaring experience in a law firm.
• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the firm's docket system for litigation lawyers.
• Identify deadlines and prepare a master calendar for distribution.

Skills

Litigation calendaring

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ProLaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Litigation Docket Clerk to support our litigation practice firmwide.

This role is based in one of the following offices : San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), Orange County, Century City, or Los Angeles, with a hybrid in-office / remote schedule.

Flexibility for overtime is required.

Key Responsibilities :

Maintain the firm's docket system for litigation lawyers across multiple courts and jurisdictions.

Identify pertinent deadlines and prepare a master calendar of due dates for distribution to lawyers and staff.

Obtain filing information from court clerks and online dockets.

Experience and Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.

At least one year of relevant litigation calendaring / docketing experience, preferably in a large law firm.

Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures, familiarity with court filings, and rules at federal, state, and county levels is strongly preferred.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.

Team player with interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability.

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ProLaw or similar software is a plus.

Additional Information :

Salary ranges vary by location, with specific ranges provided for each city.

The final salary will be determined during the interview process and may be outside the listed ranges based on experience and other factors.

Benefits include a discretionary annual bonus, (k), health insurance, paid holidays, personal days, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and other employee assistance programs.

Employment is at-will, and the firm reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.