Docket Clerk

A bit about us:

We are a collaborative Los Angeles law firm supporting clients through sophisticated litigation and business matters. Our teams rely on strong operational support, careful attention to detail, and a shared commitment to client service.

We offer an environment where legal support professionals are trusted members of the team and play an essential role in keeping matters organized, compliant, and moving forward. Our firm values professionalism, consistency, accountability, and a willingness to learn.

Why join us?

This is a stable opportunity with a well-established Los Angeles firm that values accuracy, teamwork, and high-quality legal support. You will work closely with experienced litigation professionals in a collaborative environment where your role directly supports attorneys and case teams managing active, deadline-driven matters.

The firm offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and a predictable hybrid schedule with three in-office days and two remote days each week. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), sick time, and vacation time.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 3 years of experience in a law firm, preferably supporting litigation teams
• Strong knowledge of California State Court and Federal Court rules and deadlines
• Prior experience with a law firm calendaring or docketing system such as ProLaw, CompuLaw, eDockets, CourtAlert, or similar software
• Intermediate Microsoft Word skills and comfort learning new legal technology platforms
• Typing speed of at least 50 WPM
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Strong follow-through and ability to manage time-sensitive work independently
• Reliable and consistent attendance for the firm's hybrid in-office schedule

Job Details

A respected Los Angeles law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Docket Clerk / Calendar Clerk to support its litigation team. This is a highly visible role for someone who understands the importance of accurate deadline tracking, court rules, and proactive docket management.

The Docket Clerk will be responsible for reviewing incoming litigation-related mail and filings, calendaring deadlines, and maintaining a complete electronic docket for matters involving discovery, motions, depositions, pre-trial deadlines, hearings, and other court-related events.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of law firm experience, strong knowledge of California State and Federal Court deadlines, and prior experience working with a legal calendaring or docketing platform such as ProLaw, CompuLaw, eDockets, CourtAlert, or a similar system.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming mail, notices, pleadings, and court filings for calendaring requirements
• Calendar litigation deadlines, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, trials, pre-trial obligations, and filing deadlines
• Maintain accurate and current electronic calendars and docket records
• Calculate and monitor State and Federal Court deadlines
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants regarding upcoming dates and procedural requirements
• Review court notices and ensure deadlines are entered promptly and accurately
• Assist with maintaining reliable docketing procedures and calendar protocols
• Support a collaborative litigation team in a fast-paced law firm environment

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