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O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Jr. Docket Clerk to join its San Francisco, CA office. We are looking for candidates that have an eye for detail, resourceful, and care about the little things. The Jr. Docket Clerk will be responsible for calendaring court dates, deadline tracking and docketing maintenance across multiple jurisdictions. This is an entry-level role designed for someone detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to build a foundation in litigation support and court procedures. The Jr. Docket Clerk also provides timely reports of response dates on a regular basis and works on specific projects and research assignments.
Job Responsibility:
Assist with entering and maintaining litigation deadlines in the firm’s docketing/calendaring system – CourtAlert across multiple offices
Assist with updating case information, attorney assignments, and case lists
Help prepare reports and deadline summaries
Review pleadings, notices, and order to identify deadlines
Organize and distribute information relating to court calls
Support training efforts by documenting procedures and workflows
Drafting, editing, and filing pleadings and discovery with State and Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies
Scheduling meetings and conference calls
Copying, scanning, and saving documents to file
Requirements:
1-3 years of legal experience
Background in docketing or litigation support and administration
Must possess professional communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
Can follow procedures and ask questions when unsure
Very strong understanding of the litigation process as well as Federal, State and Local court rules and procedures
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and MS Office, including Outlook
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Able to work independently as well as with the team
Working well as a team in a congenial office
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management
Nice to have:
A paralegal certificate or other legal education
Experience with CourtAlert or other docketing programs