Gibson Dunn
Legal
AssistantLitigationDocketManager
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“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.
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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