Docketing Clerk - Los Angeles - Alston & Bird

    Alston & Bird
    Alston & Bird Los Angeles

    25 minutes ago

    Full time $35,000 - $65,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Join a team where your expertise truly matters. As a Docketing Clerk, you'll play a critical role in supporting attorneys and case teams across all stages of the litigation lifecycle. You'll be the trusted steward of deadlines, filings, and court driven requirements; ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and flawless coordination in a fast paced legal environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys solving procedural puzzles, and wants to be a central contributor to high impact litigation work.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    • Serve as the go‑to expert for all California court calendaring and deadline computations, managing and maintaining the firm's litigation docket with precision.

    • Coordinate and prepare docket calendar events for attorneys and legal assistants, ensuring every detail is captured and communicated.

    • Respond to court‑related inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and staff with confidence and clarity.

    • Review and process incoming litigation documents via electronic delivery, overnight courier, or hand delivery calculating deadlines and updating the docketing database accurately.

    • Generate clear, actionable reports outlining upcoming deadlines and required tasks.

    • Proactively advise attorneys on docket‑related issues and assist with clearing or de‑docketing items.

    • Research Federal, State, Appellate, and Local Court Rules, along with Judge‑specific procedures, to ensure absolute compliance.

    • Participate in firm‑wide initiatives to enhance calendaring procedures, workflows, and departmental standards.

    • Develop deep expertise in filing practices to confidently resolve filing questions and ensure every submission meets court requirements.

    • Communicate directly with courts and administrative offices to verify rules, procedures, and filing expectations.

    • Manage all aspects of court services, including electronic and paper filings, rule updates, and coordination with attorney service providers.

    • Partner with litigation teams ahead of filings confirming cite‑checks, reviewing documents for rule compliance, and handling filing and service logistics.

    • Maintain and manage California attorney filing credentials, including setting up and troubleshooting court admission accounts.

    SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

    • Proficiency with docketing systems such as Milana, CompuLaw, or CourtAlert.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a collaborative mindset.

    • Hands‑on experience with Federal, State, and Local court systems and electronic filing platforms (NYSCEF, PACER, First Legal, One Legal, TrueFiling, etc.).

    • Strong understanding of litigation processes, legal terminology, court procedures, and docket management.

    • A reputation for accuracy, integrity, and delivering timely information.

    • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and the ability to juggle competing deadlines.

    • Ability to work independently while remaining a reliable partner to attorneys and legal teams.

    • Good judgment, professionalism, and a solutions‑oriented approach.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    • 5+ years of legal experience preferred.

    • Bachelor's degree preferred.

    The salary range in CA for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and locations.

    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
  • Work in company

    Docketing Clerk

    Only for registered members

    Join a team where your expertise truly matters. As a Docketing Clerk, you'll play a critical role in supporting attorneys and case teams across all stages of the litigation lifecycle. · ...

    Los Angeles $65,000 - $85,000 (USD) Full time

    2 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Docketing Clerk

    Only for registered members

    Job Title: Docketing Clerk · Location: Los Angeles, CA (Preferred) or Orange County, CA (Considered) · Job Type: Full-Time · About the Role · We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Docketing Clerk to join our team in our Los Angeles office, with consideration ...

    Los Angeles $35,000 - $65,000 (USD) per year

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Docketing Clerk

    Only for registered members

    Location: Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York or Washington, DC · Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM · FLSA: Non-Exempt · Position Type: Full-Time/Regular · Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the Un ...

    Los Angeles $60,000 - $70,000 (USD)

    3 hours ago

  • Work in company

    Docketing Clerk

    Only for registered members

    Join a team where your expertise truly matters. As a Docketing Clerk, you'll play a critical role in supporting attorneys and case teams across all stages of the litigation lifecycle. · 5+ years of legal experience preferred. · Bachelor's degree preferred. · ...

    Los Angeles, CA

    2 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Docketing Clerk

    Only for registered members

    Law firm client is seeking a Docketing Clerk to support their attorneys and staff firmwide. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1+ years' experience. Qualified candidates must have strong knowledge of the State, Federal, Local, and Judges' rules. Must have a thorough und ...

    Los Angeles, California, , United States $35,000 - $65,000 (USD) per year

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Jr. Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Jr. Docket Clerk to join its Los Angeles, CA office. We are looking for candidates that have an eye for detail, resourceful, and care about the little things. Candidates will have 1-3 years of legal experience, background in docketing or litig ...

    Los Angeles $50,000 - $70,000 (USD)

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Jr. Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    · O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Jr. Docket Clerk to join its Los Angeles, CA office. We are looking for candidates that have an eye for detail, resourceful, and care about the little things. Candidates will have 1-3 years of legal experience, background in docketing or li ...

    Los Angeles, California, United States

    1 day ago

  • Work in company

    Jr. Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Jr. Docket Clerk to join its Los Angeles, CA office. We are looking for candidates that have an eye for detail, resourceful, and care about the little things. Candidates will have 1-3 years of legal experience, background in docketing or litig ...

    Los Angeles $50,000 - $70,000 (USD) Full time

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Jr. Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Jr. Docket Clerk to join its Los Angeles, CA office. We are looking for candidates that have an eye for detail, resourceful, and care about the little things. Candidates will have 1-3 years of legal experience, background in docketing or litig ...

    Los Angeles Full time

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Jr. Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Jr. Docket Clerk to join its Los Angeles, CA office. We are looking for candidates that have an eye for detail, resourceful, and care about the little things. Candidates will have 1-3 years of legal experience, background in docketing or litig ...

    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Jr. Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Jr. Docket Clerk to join its Los Angeles, CA office. We are looking for candidates that have an eye for detail, resourceful, and care about the little things. Candidates will have 1-3 years of legal experience, background in docketing or litig ...

    Los Angeles, CA

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Senior Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    Job summaryWe invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm.About Us Skadden has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. · Ensures staff calendar entries are ...

    Los Angeles $85,000 - $100,000 (USD) Full time

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Senior Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    +Job summary+We are seeking a Senior Docket Clerk to join our Los Angeles or New York office. · +ResponsibilitiesMaintain the Firm's litigation calendar for various state and federal court cases · Process electronic filings · ...

    Los Angeles

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Senior Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. · About Us · Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. · The Oppo ...

    Los Angeles $85,000 - $100,000 (USD)

    3 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Senior Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. · About Us · Skadden is a law firm with offices in multiple locations and employees who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives.T ...

    Los Angeles, CA

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Senior Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. · About Us · Skadden, · a law firm with over 50 practices across 21 offices worldwide, · is seeking a Senior Docket Clerk for our Los Angeles o ...

    Los Angeles, CA

    3 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Court Procedures and Docketing Clerk

    Only for registered members

    Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team and make a real impact on a global scale. · We work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries. · ...

    Los Angeles

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Litigation Docketing Clerk/Specialist

    Only for registered members

    · SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a Litigation Docketing Clerk/Specialist for a Prominent Global Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA. · What You'll Do: · Advise attorneys on procedural matters and discuss strategy. · Provide data entry into the firm's docket and calendar s ...

    Los Angeles, California $52,000 - $62,000 (USD) per year

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Senior Litigation Docket Clerk

    Only for registered members

    The California Managing Attorney's Office is growing and has added a new Senior Litigation Docket Clerk position based in Los Angeles or Orange County offices. This role reports to the Litigation Docket Supervisor. · ...

    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Court Procedures and Docketing Clerk

    Only for registered members

    +Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team and make a real impact on a global scale. · + · +The Court Procedures Clerk is specifically responsible for conducting rules compliance review and filing and service of all documents submitted to the Group for filing with courts in all feder ...

    Los Angeles, CA

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Court Procedures and Docketing Clerk

    Only for registered members

    Join our Global Operations Team and make a real impact on a global scale. · This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers. · ...

    Los Angeles Full time

    1 month ago

Jobs
>
Docket clerk
>
Jobs for Docket clerk in Los Angeles