Litigation Docketing Clerk

Overview

Litigation Docketing Clerk - Hybrid

A mid-sized law firm based in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Litigation Docketing Clerk for a growth role in their office. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in-office.

This person should have at least 2 years of docketing experience and experience with docketing software (such as Court Alert or similar). Ideally, this person would have experience e-filing in Federal and State courts, but not required.

• Maintain the Firm’s master litigation calendar, including establishing notification protocols and managing individual attorney calendars
• Prepare calendar and docket reports upon request
• Calculate and monitor deadlines in accordance with applicable rules and statutes
• Monitor cases and conduct research on litigants
• Coordinate with outside vendors to obtain publicly filed court documents
• Serve and file court papers electronically and manually
• Collaborate with members of the Managing Clerk’s Office to maintain the Firm’s litigation docket and calendar
• Respond to case team inquiries regarding deadlines, including providing rule interpretation and analysis
• Prepare customized docket and calendar reports as needed
• Coordinate and, when necessary, perform court services functions, including retrieving court documents, reviewing and filing documents, and coordinating with process servers
• Monitor case progress in assigned courts, obtain decisions, orders, and docket updates
• Communicate case status changes to responsible attorneys
• Coordinate work projects with other members of the Managing Clerk’s Office, including docket audits, outstanding motion lists, appeal lists, and business development reports

• 2+ years of experience in litigation docketing
• Experience with Court Alert or similar preferred

If interested and have the experience, please submit your resume for consideration!