Legal Calendar Clerk

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) is currently seeking a Legal Calendar Clerk for any of our four California offices: Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco OR Walnut Creek.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with litigation support experience in general liability, employment law and/or toxic tort who is specifically looking to further their career by taking on an important role as part of a growing office of a national law firm.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Track all legal and filing deadlines using firm software, Milana/Compulaw.
• Manage and review pleadings and enter entries and deadlines into Milana/Compulaw.
• Maintain the appearance calendar; docket all urgent E-Serve and Fax documents pertaining to appearances.  
• Docket hearings, discovery, and all information as it relates to pleadings
• Confirm daily and weekly appearances for the entire state of California.
• Manage and review records and enter schedules or deadlines into Milana/Compulaw.
• Disseminate incoming filings to the case team.
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, and legal assistants. 
• Generate reports for appearances and deadlines. 

Personal Attributes:

• Possesses a strong understanding and abides by the policies and procedures of the firm
• Flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and is approachable.
• Adapts well to fluctuations in workload and changes in responsibilities.
• Able to work in highly-stress situations with a very demanding caseload.
• Presents written communications that are concise and accurate.
• Exhibits confident and professional verbal communication skills.
• Effectively communicates with clients and vendors.
• Answers questions clearly and thoroughly.
• Is a problem solver.

 Skills and Abilities:

• Lexis Nexis/File & Serve Express, Pacer, ECF, File Site or other comparable document management system, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, DropBox, CompuLaw, ALN and Excel. (Aderant and File Site knowledge is a plus.)
• Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
• Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).
• Minimum of one to three years of experience in litigation administrative position.  Asbestos experience is a plus.

Why Should You Apply?

MG+M offers a hybrid work environment along with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.