Docket/Calendar Clerk

Docket/Calendar Clerk

Location: Cerritos, CA

Pay Range: $60K to $75K per year, and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and more.

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Onsite

LHH is partnering with a regional law firm in seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Docket/Calendar Clerk to join the firm in their Cerritos office. The ideal candidate is well-versed in heavy calendaring, has exceptional organizational skills, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is essential. With a minimum of 2 years of experience in a law firm setting, the candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth progression of our cases.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently schedule court appearances and depositions with precision.
• Take charge of comprehensive calendaring, managing attorneys' schedules, appointments, deadlines, and alerts.
• Establish effective communication channels with opposing counsel, court clerks, experts, and vendors.
• Foresee imminent case milestones and proactively prepare necessary documents.
• Execute filing tasks meticulously, adhering to timelines and organizational standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience within a law firm setting.
• Strong command of computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Exceptional organizational capabilities, adept at juggling multiple tasks concurrently.
• Proficient communication to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Knowledge of appellate, federal, state, and local rules and procedures as well as litigation terminology.
• Proficiency in calendar/docketing software; CompuLaw experience preferred.
• Ability to research hearings/deadlines using state and federal court websites.