Docketing Clerk
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
D3 Search is actively recruiting the following Docketing Clerk candidate on behalf of a respected law practice with its headquartered office situated in West Los Angeles, CA (90045).
Position Title:Docketing Clerk | 2+ yrs. relevant docketing experience in the legal industry.
Location | Map:Los Angeles, CA (90045)
Employment Status:Full-time/direct-hire employment. Non-exempt role.
Employer Work Model:Flexible 3/2 hybrid work model after 90 days.
Position Summary:The Docketing Clerk collaborates with legal practice assistants to provide master calendaring support to attorneys and employees in litigation and regulatory matters handled throughout the Firm.
Essential functions:The position’s essential functions include but are not limited to the following:Review, analyze and process docketing requests received through mail, courier, ECF or personal request;Review relevant documents, conduct research, consult applicable court rules and other information to provide accurate, comprehensive docketing reports and updates;Generate daily calendar reports and distribute to secretaries and paralegals; prepare ad-hoc docketing reports and support as requested;Work with secretaries, paralegals and attorneys to ensure any discrepancies in calendar dates are appropriately resolved and correct;Assist with periodic audits of the docketing database, proactively identifying and responding to underlying issues identified;Provide in-depth, detailed, and analytical research on calendar-related issues and questions;Collaborate closely with Group employees to ensure calendars are formatted and prepared in accordance with Firm best practices;Maintain composure, efficiency and accuracy under high work volume circumstances;Demonstrate excellent customer support;Work cordially, cooperatively and productively with all Firm employees.
Qualifications & Experience:The following qualifications are required:A four-year degree from an accredited university or college (preferred), a paralegal certificate and/or equivalent work experience;2+ years of progressively responsible work experience as a Docketing Clerk working in either a law firm, in house legal department or professional services firm setting, (law firm experience is preferred);Proficiency with the CompuLaw legal docketing system or similar law firm docketing application;Working understanding of California State and Federal rules of civil procedure;Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all information that the employee may receive in the course of her or his employment;Demonstrated ability to maintain and update skills as required by the position;Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints;Strong written and verbal communication skills; andInterpersonal skills necessary to communicate (in person, by phone and in writing) with a diverse group of attorneys, non-attorney employees and vendors with courtesy and professionalism.
Compensation /Salary | General Benefits:Starting salary is 85K (DOE/DOQ) plus full health benefits, generous PTO, 401K, paid parking onsite, hybrid 3/2 work model, etc.
If interested in this full-time/direct hire Docketing Clerk role with this highly respected law practice located in Los Angeles, CA (90045), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:
Don Moser | D3 Search📡 www.d3search.com📩 don@d3search.com | ☎️ 213-785-2485
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