Litigation Docket Clerk (Temporary Position)

The role

The Litigation Docket Clerk will perform daily activities in a Managing Attorney's Office. This includes filing, service, and retrieval of court documents and maintaining related databases.

What you will do

• Assist with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Prepare, review, and process legal documents for filing and service.
• Monitor filing deadlines and court notifications.
• Provide administrative support to the MAO team.
• Communicate with attorneys and legal assistants regarding filing requirements and court procedures.
• Obtain court documents, certified copies, and docket information as needed.
• Maintain accurate filing records and tracking logs.
• Perform docketing tasks as assigned.
• Assist with special projects and provide general administrative and backup support as needed.

Required qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and professionalism when interacting with attorneys, staff, courts, and vendors.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to learn new software and internal systems quickly.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary, including ability to work rotating evening coverage as needed.
• Experience with state and federal court filings, including NYSCEF and PACER.
• Familiarity with litigation support or Managing Attorney's Office functions.
• Knowledge of New York court rules and filing procedures.
• Experience coordinating with court personnel and service vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in a law firm, legal support, or court environment preferred.
• Prior docketing experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• health care
• paid sick time

About the company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.