Gibson Dunn

Legal

AssistantLitigationDocketManager

$75–110k ~AI est. Century City, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Assistant Litigation Docket Manager at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Litigation docketing, Calendaring, Court rules. Complete docketing and calendaring work. Review litigation documents for dates”

Industry & Context.

Legal

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Knowledge of California federal and state court systems, Knowledge of corresponding federal, state and court rules, Proficient in calendaring software

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree, 5+ years experience in Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office at a large law firm

What You'll Do.

Complete docketing and calendaring work

Review litigation documents for dates

Index court documents

Enter applicable dates

Collect attorney information

Maintain attorney information

Update attorney information

Contribute to knowledge management initiatives

Assist with training junior clerks

Research court databases

Extract information from court websites

Comply with policies and procedures

Assist with department projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interact with attorneys; Interact with court staff; Interact with clerical staff; Work with co-workers; Work with administrators

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in Los Angeles, Century City, Orange County, Palo Alto, or San Francisco, the Assistant Litigation Docket Manager will be responsible for maintaining the firm’s litigation calendar and assisting with litigation docketing. This role reports to the Litigation Docket Manager. Responsibilities include: Completing all assigned docketing and calendaring work in a timely and accurate manner. Reviewing litigation documents for relevant dates and effectively use the docketing and calendaring system to index court documents and enter applicable dates. Collecting, maintaining and updating information on attorneys, such as bar admissions and e-filing credentials. Contributing to knowledge management-related initiatives as they pertain to litigation case files, docketing, records management and other similar areas of function within the litigation department. Assisting the Litigation Docket Manager with training junior docket clerks and reviewing work product for conformity with court rules and procedures. Assisting the Litigation Docket Manager and Managing Attorney-CA with researching and extracting information from court-related databases, websites and relevant docketing and calendaring applications including PACER, Bloomberg and other similar platforms. Complying with department and firm administrative policies and procedures. Assisting with department projects as needed. Qualifications: The position involves significant contact with lawyers, court and clerical staff. This requires solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. The Assistant Litigation Docket Manager must be highly organized and a team player. Able to interact effec

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