Litigation Docket Clerk

About the role

The Managing Attorney’s Office at Arnold & Porter seeks a Litigation Docket Clerk to support the Managing Attorney, Managing Clerk, Assistant Managing Clerk, Docketing Coordinators, and the broader department. This role requires strong client service skills, attention to detail, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Record litigation filings in the firm’s docketing system and calculate procedural deadlines under supervision of Docketing Coordinators.
• Provide e-filing support through PACER/CM/ECF and other federal and agency electronic filing systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date litigation dockets.
• Support the Assistant Managing Clerk and the Managing Attorney’s Office with administrative tasks.
• Prepare, proofread, and distribute departmental communications, forms, reports, and other documents.
• Create and maintain department-wide files, libraries, and databases; perform data entry and ensure data accuracy in collaboration with firm personnel.
• Process and track invoices for submission to Finance & Accounting.
• Aid in developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of one year of litigation experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Experience with docketing or calendaring systems (e.g., Milana, eDockets, CompuLaw, MA3000) preferred.
• Experience with electronic filing systems, including Federal CM/ECF and California state courts, strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems.
• Experience working with databases and data management tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional internal and external client service.
• Flexibility to work evening hours and additional time as needed.

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $57,760 to $65,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM-8:00 PM or 1:00 PM-9:00 PM (one-hour break)

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.