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Consilio LLC · 2 days ago

Senior Litigation Docketing Clerk

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Consilio LLC is working with a highly regarded law firm seeking to hire a Senior Docketing Clerk. The role involves managing litigation-related services, including electronic filing of documents and providing expert procedural advice while coordinating with attorneys and staff.

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Hiring Manager

Britt Prager

Responsibilities

Manage annual MCO litigation projects

Assist in preparation of training guides and training of new department hires

Review documents for conformity to court rules; docket litigation documents and calendar important deadlines accordingly

Impart expert procedural advice and coordinate court-related services by working with attorneys and staff across all departments and offices

Coordinate court-related services by working with attorneys and staff across all departments and offices

Conduct procedural research in all jurisdictions

Perform manual and electronic filing pursuant to local court practices and using state and federal electronic filing systems nationwide

Selectively bill time as authorized by the partners

Confer with outside vendors for retrieval of legal documents and other court related services, including obtaining apostilles for international documents

Keep attorneys and staff apprised of latest electronic guidelines and changes to procedural rules

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

California federal procedure knowledgeLitigation docketing experienceElectronic filing systemsCourt-related services coordinationDocument retrieval databasesCommunication skillsTeamwork abilityTime management skills

Required

Superior knowledge of California and federal rules of civil procedure

2-3 years of relevant experience required

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with attorneys and staff about complex legal procedures

Ability to manage multiple/simultaneous requests, assign priorities and achieve solutions within deadlines

Knowledge of the basic litigation docketing and calendaring process

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment

Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Bachelor's degree is required

Preferred

Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases (i.e., PACER, Lexis File & Serve, One Legal, NYSCEF, Milana, CourtAlert; Westlaw, and Lexis/Nexis)

Knowledge of filing procedures in local California state and federal courts