What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Docket Clerk position at Morgan Lewis?
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Litigation Docket Specialist to support our litigation practice firmwide, serving as an integral part of our team.
This position can reside in any of the following offices : Houston, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), Orange County, Century City, Los Angeles, Seattle Philadelphia, Princeton, Hartford, Boston, Miami or Washington D.C. with a hybrid in-office / remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime required.
Key responsibilities include :
Maintains the firm's docket system for litigation lawyers practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions
Identifies pertinent deadlines and prepares master calendar of due dates for distribution to lawyers and staff
Obtains filing information from court clerks and online dockets
Experience and qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred.
At least one year of relevant litigation calendaring / docketing experience desired, preferably in a large law firm.
An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs. ProLaw or comparable docketing software a plus.
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