Docketing & Court Filing Clerk

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and maintain court filings in the Firm’s docketing database.
• Calculate and track deadlines in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Monitor court dockets and activity to identify important case developments.
• Review documents for compliance prior to filing and handle electronic and in-person court submissions.
• Ensure timely delivery of courtesy copies of filings to judges and/or court staff.
• Conduct precedent searches and maintain knowledge of court compliant filing forms and requirements.
• Provide guidance on court procedures, local rules and individual judges’ rules.
• Monitor group email inbox and manage incoming assignments.
• Coordinate with courts, vendors and internal teams to obtain case materials.
• Manage litigant alerts to support business development.
• Maintain and track bar admissions and renewal deadlines.
• Receive, review and process incoming litigation-related mail.
• Assist with various projects and additional duties, as needed.

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure timely completion within deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to make sound decisions and escalate issues appropriately.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and is self-motivated to produce high quality work.
• Knowledge of federal and state court rules and procedures.
• Experience handling a large volume of PDFs and converting them into court-compliant filing formats.
• Flexible and adaptable to accommodate time-sensitive tasks.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year of experience in Managing Attorney’s Office.
• Experience using CourtAlert or comparable docketing software.
• Proficient in electronic filing using CM/ECF, NYSCEF and ACMS.

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.