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Arnold & Porter

Litigation Docket Clerk

Arnold & Porter, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview

The Managing Attorney’s Office of Arnold & Porter has a Litigation Docket Clerk opening in the San Francisco office. The Docket Clerk provides litigation docketing, e-filing and other related support to the Managing Attorney, Docketing Coordinators, Managing Clerk, Assistant Managing Clerk, and the Department. The Docket Clerk has extensive contact with lawyers, management, and staff in the firm and acts as a point of first contact; a strong client service ethic and professional communication are essential. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Recording all litigation documents in the department’s docketing database and, under the supervision of the Docketing Coordinators, calculating procedural due dates. Providing e-filing support via Federal PACER/CMECF and other federal court and agency electronic filing systems. Assisting with maintenance of the litigation docket. Providing administrative assistance to the Assistant Managing Clerk and the Managing Attorney’s Office. Generating and proofreading requested communications, documents, forms, and reports for the department. Creating and maintaining department-wide files/libraries/databases; performing data entry to maintain department databases and ensuring data accuracy with firm personnel as necessary. Preparing invoices for submission to Finance & Accounting and maintaining invoice files. Assisting in the production of departmental policy/procedure information. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Minimum of one year of litigation experience in a law firm or corporate environment. Proficiency using calendaring or docketing systems (e.g., Milana, eDockets, CompuLaw, MA3000) is a plus. Proficiency/experience e-filing documents through the Federal CM/ECF system or California State Courts is a significant plus. Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software. Demonstrated experience working with databases. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Ability to work evening hours, as necessary. Excellent project management, organizational and communication skills (oral and written). Excellent client service skills, both internal and external. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary. Compensation and benefits Salary: $50,000 to $60,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors including qualifications, experience, education, certifications or licenses, and location from which the applicant will perform the job. Benefits information is available; this position is nonexempt and eligible for overtime. The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications of the role as described in the original posting and omits extraneous boilerplate and site-specific references.

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