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Gibson Dunn · 2 days ago

Senior Litigation Docket Clerk

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. They are seeking a Senior Litigation Docket Clerk to provide support to litigation attorneys by managing court documents and deadlines, and maintaining the firm’s calendaring database.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Providing support to litigation attorneys, including calculating deadlines, retrieval of documents

Tracking critical dates and related details and communicating information with attorneys, paralegals and/or staff as necessary

Reviewing court filings and entering calendar deadlines in centralized docketing software (CourtAlert)

Searching cases using software and internet resources as necessary

Backup assistance with review of court filings to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures

Backup assistance for electronic court filings for state, federal district and appellate courts

Assisting with other administrative projects or provide general back-up support as necessary

Qualification

Court docketing proceduresCourtAlert softwareCalifornia court rulesLitigation experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyResearch abilityOrganizational skillsAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings

Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Strong level of knowledge of court rules and procedures in California state and federal courts

Strong research ability and knowledge of court rules and procedures

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively

Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, based on department needs is required

Preferred

Experience working in a large law firm highly desired

Minimum of 3 years of prior experience in litigation docketing desired

Familiarity with CourtAlert (or other rules-based calendaring software such as CompuLaw, MA3000, et al.) preferred

Experience with firmwide calendaring preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience with federal, state and local court systems, including electronic filing systems (i.e. NYSCEF, NexGen, PACER, et al.)

Benefits

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

Company

Gibson Dunn

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Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.

Founded in 1890

Global, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.gibsondunn.com

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