Docket Clerk

Company: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Litigation Docket Clerk to support our litigation practice firmwide, serving as an integral part of our team.

This position will reside in either our Chicago, Dallas or Houston office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintains the firm's ProLaw 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
  
  Experience and qualifications:
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 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.
          • Flexibility to work overtime required.
            
            COVID-19: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP requires its personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required.
            
            Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
            
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              Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Karen Queen-LeBoo at karen.queen-leboo@morganlewis.com.

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