Assistant Litigation Docket Manager

Responsibilities

• Completing all assigned docketing and calendaring work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reviewing litigation documents for relevant dates and effectively use the docketing and calendaring system to index court documents and enter applicable dates.
• Collecting, maintaining and updating information on attorneys, such as bar admissions and e-filing credentials.
• Contributing to knowledge management-related initiatives as they pertain to litigation case files, docketing, records management and other similar areas of function within the litigation department.
• Assisting the Litigation Docket Manager with training junior docket clerks and reviewing work product for conformity with court rules and procedures.
• Assisting the Litigation Docket Manager and Managing Attorney-CA with researching and extracting information from court-related databases, websites and relevant docketing and calendaring applications including PACER, Bloomberg and other similar platforms.
• Complying with department and firm administrative policies and procedures.
• Assisting with department projects as needed.

Qualifications

• The position involves significant contact with lawyers, court and clerical staff. This requires solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• The Assistant Litigation Docket Manager must be highly organized and a team player.
• Able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers, and administrators.
• Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related activities.
• Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
• Possess the ability to work independently, as well as on a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office at a large law firm preferred.
• Proficient in calendaring software such as CourtAlert.
• Must have a strong knowledge of California federal and state court systems and the corresponding federal, state and court rules.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retailment benefits
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses