Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Docketing System, International Law, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Time Management
Docketing Clerk (Litigation Support)
Location: Los Angeles, CA, Hybrid 3/2 Salary: $65,000 – $85,000 DOE
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, an international law firm, seeking a Docketing Clerk to support a high-volume litigation practice. This role is focused on deadlinecalculations, docketing accuracy, and litigation calendaring across California and federal courts.
Key Responsibilities
- Calculate and manage litigation deadlines based on California and federal court rules
- Enter and maintain accurate docketing and calendaring data in the firm's system (Milana or similar)
- Review court filings, correspondence, and orders to extract and track deadlines
- Generate reports outlining upcoming deadlines and required actions
- Maintain and update litigation calendars for attorneys and legal staff
- Respond to internal inquiries regarding court rules, deadlines, and docketing procedures
- Conduct research on court rules across jurisdictions as needed
- Support ongoing development of docketing processes and workflows
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of California court rules and deadline calculations required
- Experience with federal and state court docketing processes required
- Prior experience with docketing systems required (CompuLaw, CourtAlert, E-Dockets, Milana)
- Ability to manage high-volume work with a high degree of accuracy
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with attorneys and support staff
- Experience with multi-jurisdictional filings is a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.