Litigation Docket Administrator (Temp)
About the position The Litigation Docket Administrator is responsible for providing litigation support services primarily in California offices of an AmLaw 200 firm. This role involves docketing and calendaring legal documents, serving as a calendar clerk, and ensuring compliance with procedural aspects of litigation across various jurisdictions. The position requires strong knowledge of California Civil Practice Law and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with attorneys and staff. Responsibilities • Completes all assigned docketing and calendaring work in a timely and accurate manner. • Reviews litigation documents for relevant dates and effectively uses the docketing and calendaring system to index court documents and enter applicable dates. • Serves and files documents electronically and on paper in area courts and agencies and in other jurisdictions as needed. • Assists Managing Clerk in providing firmwide calendar clerk services. • Utilizes process servers in assigned jurisdictions to effect service of summonses and subpoenas. • Contributes to practice, department, and firm initiatives regarding effective litigation management. • Serves as liaison to state and federal court clerks, judges, agencies, and legal services vendors. • Dockets and calendars legal papers utilizing the firm-wide calendaring system, CompuLaw, and maintains and distributes litigation calendars. • Monitors changes to California state and federal litigation procedures, summarizing and communicating these to the California offices as appropriate. • Advises attorneys when requested regarding litigation procedures, the form and timing of pleadings and motions in California state and federal courts. • Maintains database of California attorney electronic filing identification codes and passwords. Requirements • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent training and experience may substitute for education. • Minimum of five (5) years of directly relevant experience providing litigation docketing services and support, preferably in an AmLaw 100 law firm with offices in California. • Strong working knowledge of California Civil Practice Law and Rules, the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure. • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of CompuLaw. • Strong familiarity with California courts, locations, and general procedures. • Good working knowledge of state and federal databases including PACER, and government agency websites. • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts. • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and daily requirements. • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to serve as an advisor to attorneys and staff. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others. Benefits • Hourly pay of $35-$40 per hour • Opportunity to work in a remote setting • Experience in a prestigious AmLaw 200 firm Apply tot his job