Litigation Docket Clerk – Litigation Docketing

Job Description

Litigation Docket Clerk | Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

The Tone:
This is a Litigation Docket Clerk position at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule across multiple offices in North America. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a leading global law firm serving strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government worldwide. This role is crucial for supporting the firm’s litigation practice firmwide by ensuring accurate and timely management of critical court deadlines. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, contributing to the efficient operation of litigation matters.

The TL;DR
• Role: Litigation Docket Clerk
• Location: Hybrid, Orange County, CA
• Pay: $57,900.00–$92,550.00 yearly
• Team: Litigation Practice firmwide, integral to the team.
• Mission: Ensures accurate and timely management of litigation deadlines across multiple courts and jurisdictions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, CompuLaw or comparable docketing software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maintains: Maintain the firm’s docket system for litigation lawyers practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions.
• Obtains: Obtain filing information from court clerks and online dockets.
• Identifies: Identify pertinent deadlines and prepare a master calendar of due dates for distribution to lawyers and staff.
• Researches: Research questions from attorneys, paralegals, and/or secretaries regarding deadlines, calculations of deadlines, and local rules.
• Responds: Respond to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, court procedures, and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Core understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures, with familiarity with court filings and general rules of court at the federal, state, and county levels.
• Experience: At least one year of relevant litigation calendaring/docketing experience, preferably gained in a large law firm environment.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication, strong proofreading, exceptional attention to detail, ability to prioritize and balance competing demands, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Bonus: Familiarity with CompuLaw or comparable docketing software.