Gibson Dunn
Legal
LitigationDocketClerk
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Litigation Docket Clerk at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Litigation docketing, CourtAlert, Deadline calculation. Manage daily activities. Calendar using CourtAlert”
Industry & Context.
Research ability
Work overtime, Work weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years prior experience, Understanding of court docketing, Familiarity with court filings, General knowledge of court rules, Research ability, Verbal communication skills, Written communication skills, Flexibility to work overtime
Nice to Have
Experience in large law firm, Familiarity with CourtAlert, Experience with firmwide calendaring
What You'll Do.
Manage daily activities
Calendar using CourtAlert
Retrieve court documents
Process incoming court documents
Update court documents
Check dockets for updates
Communicate MAO procedures
Support litigation attorneys
Communicate critical dates
Enter calendar deadlines
Search cases using software
Search cases using internet
Review court filings for compliance
Assist with electronic court filings
Provide administrative support
Provide general back-up support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with attorneys; Communicate with paralegals; Communicate with staff; Communicate with other firm members
Communication Scope
Convey information clearly
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 or Orange County, the Litigation Docket Clerk will be responsible for the daily activities in a Managing Attorney’s Office, with a focus on calendaring using the firm’s calendaring database (CourtAlert), retrieval of court documents; maintaining and updating all related databases; processing and calendaring incoming court documents, checking dockets for updates and running calendar reports; communicating with attorneys and other members of the firm regarding MAO calendaring and docketing procedures. This role reports to the Litigation Docket Supervisor. Responsibilities include: Providing support to litigation attorneys, including calculating deadlines, retrieval of documents. Tracking critical dates and related details and communicating information with attorneys, paralegals and/or staff as necessary. Reviewing court filings and entering calendar deadlines in centralized docketing software (CourtAlert). Searching cases using software and internet resources as necessary. Backup assistance with review of court filings to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures. Backup assistance for electronic court filings for state, federal district and appellate courts. Assisting with other administrative projects or provide general back-up support as necessary. Qualifications: An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings. Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. General level of knowledge of court rules and procedures in California state and federal courts. Strong research ability and knowledge of
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