Docketing Clerk AmLaw Firm in LA

Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $35.00/hr

National defense firm seeks an experienced Docketing Clerk to join their team. The ideal Docketing Clerk has over 5 years of experience in civil litigation defense, has demonstrated knowledge using Compu Law, and has e-filed in state, federal, and appellate level.

• Maintain and update the firm's litigation calendar and docket, calculating and entering court deadlines.
• Coordinate docket events for attorneys and legal staff; respond to court-related inquiries.
• Review all incoming litigation documents (overnight, email, ECF, hand deliveries) for deadline tracking.
• Generate reports with action items and due dates; advise on clearing and updating the docket.
• Research court rules and orders to ensure accurate deadlines; confirm procedures with courts.
• Handle all aspects of court services, including filings (electronic and physical), service of process, and subpoenas.
• Ensure filings meet court standards; coordinate with teams for cite-checks, filing reviews, and delivery of service copies.

• 5+ years of experience in Defense required
• Prior experience with Compulaw required
• Experience with court rules and procedures in CA, NY, and TX strongly preferred

If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please send your resume in Word (.docx) format to for immediate and confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

• Entry level

• Temporary

• Legal

• Legal Services

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