Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is hiring a Docket Clerk to manage electronic filings, litigation calendaring, and docket oversight for our practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on accuracy in a fast-paced legal environment.
What You'll Do
- Maintain and oversee centralized case management and litigation calendaring systems, ensuring timely entry of dates, reminders, and updates for deadlines and court appearances.
- Analyze court filings to identify critical dates for the firm-wide calendar and provide timely notifications to case teams.
- Monitor federal and state court dockets using platforms like Compulaw, CourtAlert, and PACER.
- Review draft filings for compliance with court formatting rules and coordinate with attorneys and staff to correct any issues.
- File legal documents electronically in federal and state courts, including after business hours when necessary.
- Coordinate with outside vendors for service of process and retrieval of legal papers.
- Assist attorneys with admissions and filing logistics.
- Support the onboarding of new matters into docketing and other MCO systems.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with Compulaw.
- 2+ years of recent, relevant experience in a law firm or managing attorney’s/clerk’s office.
- Strong knowledge of NY and federal court rules and filing procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under pressure.
- Highly organized, responsive, and able to be available for late filings.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with CourtAlert and Bloomberg Law.
Technical Stack
- Compulaw
- CourtAlert
- PACER
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Bloomberg Law
Team & Environment
You will work under the direct supervision of the Lead Attorney for the Managing Clerk’s Office.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $71,000 to $86,000 ($39.01 to $47.25 hourly)
- Choice of health and vision insurance plans
- Dental plan
- Fertility and adoption benefit
- 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
- Tuition reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
- Retirement contribution
- Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in New York.
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