Docket Clerk

Job description

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with a supportive environment in which to develop and advance and opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. The hourly wage of $23hr - $29/hr. is commensurate with experience.

OPPORTUNITY | Administrative/Docket Clerk

Our Pasadena and Irvine, California offices seek a well-rounded, experienced Administrative / Docket Clerk. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of administrative responsibilities with a forward-thinking firm in an expanding office.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The following are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability the candidate should possess or demonstrate to succeed:

· calendar all scheduled events and deadlines in Amicus and Outlook;

· prior experience calculating and docketing dates for trials, discovery, etc. into calendars;

· be resilient and able to collaborate effectively with a wide range of personalities.

· 1-2 years of similar administrative support experience in a law firm;

· manage court orders, deadlines, and rules calculated deadlines;

· process vendor invoices for payment;

· maintain electronic case files; knowledge of iManage a big plus; (training is provided)

· ability to download, copy, scan and save documents;

· demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a very busy legal environment;

· organize, prioritize and implement tasks with strong attention to detail;

· work proactively, independently and as part of a team;

· remain self-directed, self-motivated and work effectively under tight time constraints;

· provide clear written and verbal communications;

· maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with attorneys, colleagues and vendors as needed;

· demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PDF maker; demonstrate efficiency navigating the internet; and,

· deliver incoming mail and faxes and prepare outgoing mail daily.

Our Firm provides a current technology, ongoing training, experienced support staff and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Our Firm supports and encourages workforce diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other status protected by law in any of our recruitment, hiring or placement processes.