Litigation Docket Clerk

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is one of the world’s leading global law firms seeking to hire a Litigation Docket Clerk to support their litigation practice firmwide. The role involves maintaining the firm's docket system, identifying deadlines, and obtaining filing information from court clerks. Responsibilities Maintains the firm’s docket system for litigation lawyers practicing in multiple courts and jurisdictions Identifies pertinent deadlines and prepares master calendar of due dates for distribution to lawyers and staff Obtains filing information from court clerks and online dockets Skills High school diploma or equivalent At least one year of relevant litigation calendaring/docketing experience desired, preferably in a large law firm An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software programs ProLaw or comparable docketing software a plus Bachelor's degree preferred An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings at the federal, state, and county level strongly preferred ProLaw or comparable docketing software a plus Benefits Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus 401(k) plan Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans Health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents Employee Assistance Program Work/Life Services HealthAdvocate Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents 9 paid holidays per calendar year 2 personal days per year Up to 20 days of vacation per year 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked Up to five days off for bereavement leave Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year Up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy Company Overview From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups. It was founded in 1873, and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.