Litigation Docket Clerk

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Litigation Docket Clerk position in our Orlando Office.

The Position

A Litigation Docket Clerk electronically calendars, oversees, updates, and maintains the firm’s events on behalf of the legal team through a litigation docketing software. The Clerk schedules court sessions, legal hearings, and all proceedings related to the client matters.

 Key Responsibilities

• Sets up new cases in the firm’s electronic calendaring/docketing software: Milana
• Reviews all documents received, identifies events to calendar and enters into Milana.
• Requests calendar review by attorneys when previously entered events are rescheduled to determine if resulting deadlines change.
• As necessary requests rules clarifications from Milana if attorneys question deadline calculations.
• Tracks Trial Calendar and Reporting for the Florida Region.
• Other Tasks As Assigned

Qualifications

• Must possess strong knowledge of the State, Federal, Local rules. Must have a thorough understanding of the litigation process, as well as computation of time procedures, for accurate calculations of deadline.
• 1-5 years of litigation docket and calendaring experience in a law firm legal docketing department or clerk's office.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedures.
• Familiarity with using an automated, rules-based docket and calendar system [Milana, Compulaw,] and ability to make use of court rules, dockets, and other resources to aid in processing document
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PDF editing programs
• Ability to comprehend, manage and sift through heavy court calendaring data
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team-based setting and for multiple attorneys
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills [oral & written]
• High quantity and quality of document processing
• Provides efficient QC (Quality Control) for accuracy
• Problem solving and strong analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills to utilize specific docket and third-party software
• Can assume other tasks and responsibilities as directed.

Why Should You Apply? 

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits