Litigation Docket Clerk
Plona Partners · California, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $80,000 / year
- California, United States
Job highlights
- Manage court filings and dockets.
- Calendar legal deadlines accurately.
- Support litigation attorneys and staff.
- Maintain electronic legal databases.
- Advise on procedural rules.
About the role
Litigation Docket Clerk
Plona Partners, a Top 5 Midsize Law Firm and AmLaw100 Firm, is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk to join our team in California.
Responsibilities:
- Advise attorneys and staff on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
- File and service, electronically or by other means, papers in state and federal courts, including pleadings, motions, and discovery papers.
- Perform docketing and calendaring.
- Docket Court filings, discovery, and other papers by using the firm's calendar tool.
- Work with vendors to obtain court files, serve processes, and other litigation-related support.
- Maintain and update electronic databases such as ECF logins, form files, etc.
- Respond to written or verbal requests/inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries regarding calendared events, pleadings, court procedures, and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.
- Draft form documents and letters.
Key skills/competency:
- Litigation Docket Clerk
- Legal Procedure
- Court Filing
- Electronic Filing (ECF)
- Docketing
- Calendaring
- Legal Databases
- Court Rules
- Pleadings
- Legal Support
Skills & topics
- Litigation Docket Clerk
- Legal Assistant
- Docketing
- Calendaring
- Court Filings
- E-filing
- Legal Procedure
- Law Firm
- California
- Litigation Support
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with litigation support, docketing, and court rules.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency in e-filing systems and legal databases.
- Address specific requirements: Mention your understanding of Federal, State, and local rules of procedure.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience managing calendars and responding to inquiries.
Technical preparation
Master ECF and state e-filing systems.,Learn firm's specific calendar tool.,Practice database management skills.,Review federal and state court rules.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing multiple deadlines.,How do you ensure accuracy?,How do you handle attorney inquiries?,Detail a time you resolved a docketing issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Litigation Docket Clerk at Plona Partners?
- As a Litigation Docket Clerk at Plona Partners, you will be responsible for advising on rules of procedure, filing and serving court documents electronically, performing docketing and calendaring, maintaining electronic databases, and responding to inquiries regarding court procedures and deadlines.
- What experience is required for the Litigation Docket Clerk role at Plona Partners?
- The role requires experience in docketing, calendaring, electronic filing (ECF), and maintaining legal databases. Familiarity with Federal, State, and local rules of procedure is essential. Experience supporting litigation attorneys is also key.
- What kind of law firm is Plona Partners?
- Plona Partners is recognized as a Top 5 Midsize Law Firm and is also an AmLaw100 Firm, indicating a high level of prestige and success in the legal industry.
- What is the salary range for a Litigation Docket Clerk at Plona Partners?
- The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $90,000, along with overtime pay and a bonus package.
- What are the key technical skills needed for this Litigation Docket Clerk job?
- Key technical skills include proficiency with electronic filing systems (like ECF), legal calendaring tools, and maintaining electronic databases. You should also be comfortable working with vendors for court files and service.