Litigation Docket Clerk

Morgan Lewis • Washington, DC

2d • $53,200 - $92,550 • Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk to support its litigation practice firmwide. The position maintains the firm's docket system for litigation lawyers practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions, obtains filing information, identifies deadlines, prepares calendars, and responds to questions about deadlines, court procedures, and docketed events. The role may be based in Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., with a hybrid in-office and remote work schedule. Flexibility to work overtime is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of relevant litigation calendaring or docketing experience is desired.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team player, build relationships, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Litigation calendaring or docketing experience in a large law firm preferred.
• Understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county levels strongly preferred.
• Experience with CompuLaw or comparable docketing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the firm's docket system for litigation lawyers practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions.
• Obtain filing information from court clerks and online dockets.
• Identify pertinent deadlines and prepare a master calendar of due dates for distribution to lawyers and staff.
• Research questions from attorneys, paralegals, and/or secretaries regarding deadlines, deadline calculations, and local rules.
• Respond to requests regarding calendared events, pleadings, court procedures, and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a variety of plans.
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Domestic partner coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation and holiday leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off benefits, including vacation and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED