Litigation Docket Administrator (Temp) - LT11182024SFO_12-4658
About the position
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 utilizing a combination of published court rules, individual judges' procedures, telephone calls, and personal visits to appropriate court clerks.
• 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.
Nice-to-haves
• 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 in a cooperative, enthusiastic, and friendly manner.
Benefits
• Hourly pay of $35-$40 per hour
• Flexible work location options including remote work
• Opportunity to work in a reputable AmLaw 200 firm
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