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
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