Docketing Clerk (Litigation)

Location: New York, NY 10020

Salary: $75,000–$95,000 per year

Company

Legal services firm supporting litigation teams and legal processes.

What you will do

• Maintain master litigation and attorney calendars.
• Calculate, track, and monitor deadlines under state and federal court rules.
• Prepare docket reports, case status updates, and litigation tracking reports.
• Research case activity and coordinate court documents with external vendors.
• File and serve documents electronically and manually in state and federal courts.
• Support docket audits, motion and appeals tracking, court services, and administrative recordkeeping.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of relevant legal calendaring and docketing experience.
• Proficiency with CourtAlert and CompuLaw.
• Experience with PACER, NYSCEF, Bloomberg Law, and CourtLink.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules, including CPLR and FRCP.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Availability to work overtime as needed.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience supporting litigation teams in a law firm environment.
• Knowledge of docketing, calendaring, and recordkeeping practices related to risk management.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work environment focused on precision, integrity, and legal excellence.
• Exposure to complex litigation procedures across state and federal courts.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace focused on client success.