Docket Clerk

About the role

The Docket Clerk supports attorneys in various practice groups by providing expertise in docketing, court rules, procedures, legal proceedings, and case trial activity. Nixon Peabody offers a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for clients and employees, with fast growth, connectedness, and training in business and law. The position is based in Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the firm’s calendar for assigned offices regarding all litigation activities.
• Review court filings, discovery documents, and other litigation documents and docket related deadlines using the firm’s docketing system CompuLaw Vision.
• Prepare various calendar and case reports from CompuLaw Vision.
• Consult with staff and attorneys to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures, including appellate and bankruptcy proceedings.
• Search, retrieve and download online court dockets and filed documents as requested
• Assist attorneys and staff with docketing requests as needed.
• Provide ancillary support for electronic filing in CM/ECF.
• Provide instruction to other staff in electronic filing rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in a docketing role.
• Experience using CompuLaw preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree considered.
• Knowledge with litigation calendaring using rule base systems and web-based researching skills.
• Working knowledge of New York State Uniform Rules, CPLR, FRCP, Court Practices and Court Procedures.
• Experience using CompuLaw or other court docketing systems.
• Experience with searching Pacer, NYSCEF and local courts’ filing systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, critical thinking and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with limited supervision.
• Willingness to work with a national team of experienced docketing staff to provide consistent quality services.
• General familiarity with best practices regarding docketing, calendaring and record keeping as they relate to loss prevention issues in the legal environment.

Pay

Los Angeles, CA: $57,500 to $79,200
San Francisco, CA: $63,000 to $86,900

Schedule

A remote work arrangement is available for this position. Hours are 9:00‑5:30pm PST.

Benefits

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications.