Docket Clerk

About the role

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a detail-oriented, resourceful Docket Clerk to join its San Francisco office. This entry-level role is designed for someone eager to build a foundation in litigation support and court procedures, with at least one year of docketing experience or a background in docketing, litigation support, or administration. A paralegal certificate or other legal education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings, correspondence, notices, and court orders for calendaring requirements.
• Accurately calculate deadlines in accordance with state, federal, appellate, and local court rules under the direction of legal assistants/attorneys.
• Enter deadlines into the firm's docketing/calendaring software, CourtAlert.
• Calendar hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, CMCs, and trial dates.
• Update existing calendar entries when instructed.
• Verify attorney/legal assistant instructions before calendaring unusual or ambiguous events.
• Assist with opening new matters and maintaining accurate case information in CourtAlert case profiles.
• Ensure all deadlines are entered timely and accurately.
• Communicate with legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys regarding calendaring questions.
• Escalate complex calendaring issues to senior docket staff.
• Maintain organized records of docket requests and completed work.
• Follow departmental procedures and quality control standards.
• Meet departmental turnaround times and service level expectations.
• Assist with overflow work when needed.
• Participate in training and continuing education on court rule changes.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Help prepare reports and deadline summaries.

Requirements

• At least one year of docketing experience or background in docketing, litigation support, or administration.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process as well as Federal, State, and Local court rules and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, MS Office (including Outlook).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Professional communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal).
• Experience with CourtAlert or other docketing programs is a plus.
• Paralegal certificate or other legal education is a plus.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of some overtime. In-person to start, transitioning to hybrid (3 days per week in-office) after three months, depending on progress.

Pay

Salary: $50,000 - $70,000, based on experience.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources