Litigation Docket Clerk jobs in California

The Litigation Docket Clerk will be responsible for the daily litigation activities in the office, including the filing, service, and retrieval of court documents; maintaining and updating all related databases; processing incoming court documents, checking dockets for updates, docketing/calendaring and running reports; and communicating with court personnel and attorneys regarding proper filing procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support to litigation attorneys, including calculating deadlines, retrieving court documents, and coordinating service of process.
• Perform electronic court filings for state and federal trial and appellate courts.
• Screen and review incoming and outgoing court documents and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Review court filings and enter calendar deadlines in centralized docketing software (CompuLaw);
• Track critical dates and related details and communicate information with attorneys, paralegals, and/or staff, as necessary.
• Search cases using software and internet resources as necessary.
• Assist with other administrative projects or provide other general back-up support as necessary.

Qualifications:

• An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with rules-based calendaring software desirable.
• Experience with federal, state, and local court systems, including electronic filing systems.
• General level of knowledge of court rules and procedures in California state and federal courts.

Experience:

• Minimum of (2) years of prior experience in litigation docketing desired
• Familiarity with CompuLaw (or other rules-based calendaring software) preferred.
• Experience with firmwide calendaring preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Litigation Docketing: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92101