Litigation Docket Clerk
$65,000–$85,000 year
HybridSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Electronically calendar, oversee, and maintain events for the toxic tort team using Milana litigation docketing software. Set up new cases, review incoming documents to identify and enter events, and coordinate with E-Dockets consultants for rules clarifications. Manage daily notifications from File & ServeXpress, retrieve electronic filings and mail, and distribute appearance calendars to attorneys. Requires strong knowledge of state and federal rules, 1-5 years of litigation docketing experience, and proficiency with Milana and File & ServeXpress. Full-time hybrid role at Wilson Elser's San Francisco office with a salary range of $65,000–$85,000.
Required Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of the State, Federal, Local rules
- Thorough understanding of the litigation process
- Understanding of computation of time procedures
- 1-5 years of litigation docket and calendaring experience in a law firm legal docketing department or clerk's office
- Strong knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedures
- Familiarity with using an automated, rules-based docket and calendar system [Milana]
- Ability to make use of court rules, dockets, and other resources to aid in processing document
- Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PDF editing programs
- Court Filing Systems: File & ServeXpress required
- Ability to comprehend, manage and sift through heavy court calendaring data
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a team-based setting and for multiple attorneys
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service and communication skills [oral & written]
- High quantity and quality of document processing
- Provides efficient QC (Quality Control) for accuracy
- Problem solving and strong analytical skills
- Proficient computer skills to utilize specific docket and third-party software
- Can assume other tasks and responsibilities as directed
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