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Gibson Dunn · 3 weeks ago

Litigation Docket Clerk

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Litigation Docket Clerk will be responsible for managing daily activities in a Managing Attorney’s Office, including filing court documents, maintaining databases, and coordinating with court personnel.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Performing electronic court filings for state and federal district and appellate courts

Screening and reviewing incoming and outgoing court documents and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures

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

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

Searching cases using software and internet resources as necessary

Coordinating and following up with outside vendors for process serving, document retrieval, transcriptions, reporting, and related court communications

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

Qualification

Court docketing proceduresLitigation experienceCalendaring softwareMicrosoft OfficeResearch abilityOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

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

Ability to work overtime as necessary

Preferred

Experience working in a large law firm highly desired

Minimum of (2) years of prior experience in litigation docketing desired

Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with rules-based calendaring software (e.g. CourtAlert, CompuLaw, MA3000, et al.) desirable

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

Strong research ability and knowledge of court rules and procedures in New York state and federal courts

Experience with firmwide calendaring preferred

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

Glassdoor4.1

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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