Senior Litigation Docket Clerk

About the role

Article 1 of 2 Senior Litigation Docket Clerks are sought to join Arnold & Porter’s Managing Attorney’s Office in New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the firm’s docketing system by recording litigation filings and calculating deadlines under the supervision of Docketing Coordinators.
• Provide e-filing support through PACER/CM/ECF and other federal and agency electronic filing systems.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date litigation dockets.
• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Managing Clerk and the Managing Attorney’s Office.
• Prepare, proofread, and distribute departmental communications, reports, and other documents.
• Create and maintain department-wide files, databases, and libraries; perform data entry and ensure 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 three years of litigation experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Experience with docketing/calendaring systems (e.g., Milana, eDockets, CompuLaw, MA3000) preferred.
• Experience with electronic filing systems, including Federal CM/ECF (and California courts, a plus).
• 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, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to providing exceptional internal and external client service.
• Flexibility to work evening hours and additional time as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $64,720 to $81,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, 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 (Eastern Time)/ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Pacific Time) (one-hour break)

Benefits

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