Law Firm Docket Clerk

**Attention Docket Clerks. Take the next step in your career at a top boutique firm reporting to a great Manager**

Docket Clerk Job Description:

Provides support to the Managing Clerk’s Office by processing docket entries, assisting with filings and service of process, and maintaining accurate records of litigation deadlines and court communications

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enter and update docket entries and case information in the firm’s docketing system, CourtAlert.

• Assist with preparing and submitting electronic and hard-copy filings under supervision.

• Monitor and review court notices and update corresponding deadlines.

• Maintain filing records, proof of service documentation, and calendared entries.

• Notify attorneys and paralegals of upcoming deadlines and court directives.

• Coordinate service of process, including preparing documents for process servers and tracking completion.

• Make occasional trips to court to submit paper filings, retrieve filed documents, or obtain clerk certifications as needed.

• Assist in retrieving filed documents from court systems and responding to attorney requests for case information.

• Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, converting PDFs, and organizing case materials.

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 2 years’ experience in a Managing Attorney or Managing Clerk’s office of a major law firm.

• Familiarity with electronic filing platforms (e.g., NYSCEF, PACER/ECF) and docketing systems (CourtAlert preferred).

• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.

• Ability to manage time-sensitive materials and navigate court environments when handling in-person tasks.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Availability to handle after hours’ assignments depending on firm needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Must be punctual and reliable.

• Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and client’s documentation and information.

• Ability to work overtime when necessary.

• Ability to problem solve, think outside of the box to find solutions, and willingness to utilize other areas of the firms resources such as the Library, IT, Word Processing teams

• Ability to prioritize multiple competing requests and clearly communicate to pending and incoming request holders expected completion times

Salary Range:

• $85,000 - $95,000 (depending on experience); non-exempt. OT eligible.