Docket Clerk

Overview

This role supports attorneys across multiple practice groups by providing expertise in docketing, court rules and procedures, legal proceedings, and tracking case trial activity.

A remote work arrangement is available. Hours are 9:00–5:30pm PST.

Location

Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

• Maintain the firm’s calendar for assigned offices regarding all litigation activities.
• Review court filings, discovery documents, and other litigation materials to track docket-related deadlines using the firm’s docketing system (CompuLaw Vision).
• Prepare various calendar and case reports from CompuLaw Vision.
• Consult with staff and attorneys to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures, including appellate and bankruptcy proceedings.
• Search, retrieve, and download online court dockets and filed documents as requested.
• Assist attorneys and staff with docketing requests as needed.
• Provide ancillary support for electronic filing in CM/ECF.
• Provide instruction to other staff on electronic filing rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in a docketing role. CompuLaw experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; work experience in lieu of a degree considered.
• Knowledge of litigation calendaring using rule base systems and web-based researching.
• Working knowledge of New York State Uniform Rules, CPLR, FRCP, Court Practices, and Court Procedures.
• Experience using CompuLaw or other court docketing systems.
• Experience searching Pacer, NYSCEF, and local courts’ filing systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, critical thinking, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with limited supervision.
• Willingness to work with a national team of experienced docketing staff to provide consistent quality services.
• General familiarity with best practices regarding docketing, calendaring, and record keeping as they relate to loss prevention issues in the legal environment.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position (depending on location) is:

• Los Angeles, CA: $57,500 to $79,200
• San Francisco, CA: $63,000 to $86,900

In addition to a standard benefits package, the role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on factors including work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the ranges listed above are the employer’s good faith estimate of annual salary amounts for this position.

Equal Opportunity / E-Verify

• Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran.
• The employer is committed to a fair workplace and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics under applicable law.
• In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
• The employer participates in E-Verify for newly hired employees to confirm identity and employment eligibility.