Court Procedures and Docketing Clerk

Goodwin • Boston, MA

7d

About The Position

The Court Procedures Clerk performs the court filing, docketing, and calendaring functions of Goodwin’s Court Procedures Group, working under the direction and guidance of the Court Procedures Managing Clerks. The role reviews court filings for rules compliance and handles filing and service of documents in federal and state courts throughout the United States. It also supports the firm’s litigation docketing and calendaring system, Goodwin LED, and assists with deadline tracking and database administration. The position may suit someone beginning a career in legal work or considering law school or further education in law.

Requirements

• One to three years of relevant experience in a law firm setting; relevant internship experience may count toward the requirement.
• Working knowledge of federal and state court rules and court structures.
• Knowledge of procedural legal research and litigation support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Professional demeanor, strong oral and written communication skills, strong client service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Career interest in litigation law or interest in pursuing further education in law.

Responsibilities

• Review documents submitted for filing for compliance with court rules, and file and serve documents in federal and state courts throughout the United States.
• Conduct docket research and retrieve documents.
• Assist with the preparation, issuance, and service of process and subpoenas.
• Assist with initiating actions electronically and manually in federal and state courts.
• Participate in the CM/ECF electronic filing rotation, including assisting with registration process maintenance and oversight and carrying out electronic court filing work.
• Perform daily runs to federal and local state courts.
• Support the Group’s docketing and calendaring system for firm litigation matters, Goodwin LED.
• Serve as an information resource and contact for litigation-related calendar inquiries.
• Participate in the day-to-day Goodwin LED workflow queue, including reviewing and analyzing documents for calendar events.
• Enter litigation event deadlines into the CompuLaw Vision database.
• Research local rules, court orders, and judicial preferences to ensure accurate deadline generation.
• Perform routine CompuLaw/Vision database administration.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• Emergency back-up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks
• Eligible for overtime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed