Litigation Docket Clerk

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

. Maintain the firm’s docket system for litigation lawyers practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $53,200 - $92,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation calendaring and docketing procedures, with a strong understanding of court filings and deadlines across various jurisdictions. Proficient in managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and effective communication.

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Litigation Calendaring ExperienceCourt Docketing ProceduresMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCompuLaw Software FamiliarityAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Litigation CalendaringDocketing ProceduresDeadline CalculationsCourt FilingsPleadings Processing

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCompuLaw

Industry Keywords

Court ProceduresFederal CourtState CourtCounty CourtLegal Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the firm’s docket system for litigation lawyers practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions
Obtain filing information from court clerks and online dockets
Identify pertinent deadlines and prepare master calendars of due dates for distribution to lawyers and staff
Research questions from attorneys, paralegals, and/or secretaries regarding deadlines, deadline calculations, local rules, and related matters
Respond to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, and court procedures
Modify compliance dates on the docket calendar
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
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
CompuLaw or comparable docketing software a plus
Flexibility to work overtime required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Domestic partner coverage
Parental leave
Vacation and holiday leave
Life and accident insurance
Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Flexible hybrid in-office/remote working schedule