Our client, a growing boutique litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Calendar/Docket Clerk to join its team. This position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings at the firm’s Los Angeles-area office. Applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance and be available to work Pacific Time business hours.
Responsibilities:
- Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines using LawToolBox
- Review court filings, notices, orders, correspondence and other case materials to identify important dates and deadlines
- Maintain accurate calendars for hearings, filings, discovery, depositions, trials and other case-related events
- Monitor California state and federal court deadlines and procedural requirements
- Update calendars when deadlines or court dates change
- Prepare and distribute deadline and calendar reports
- Communicate upcoming deadlines clearly to attorneys and legal staff
- Review calendar entries for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with LawToolBox is required
- Prior calendar/docketing experience in a law firm or legal environment; 3–5 years preferred
- Strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules and procedures
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization and accuracy
- Ability to manage competing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines
- Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment
- Availability to work Pacific Time business hours
- Ability to commute to the Los Angeles-area office for occasional meetings
Compensation and Benefits:
- $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience
- Benefits included
- Primarily remote schedule with occasional in-office meetings
LawToolBox proficiency is a critical requirement and will be assessed during the interview process through a brief skills exercise.