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Litigation Docket Clerk

Morgan Lewis
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2025

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.

T his position can reside in Washington D.C. with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime required.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintains the firm’s 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.

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For positions in Washington, D.C., the salary range for this position is: $53,200.00 - $85,150.00.

For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is: $50,900.00 - $81,425.00.

For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this job posting is: $57,900.00 - $92,550.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion 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.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants : Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates

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 Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com

If hired, y our employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.

Salary : $50,900 - $81,425

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