Assistant Litigation Docket Manager

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned docketing and calendaring work in a timely and accurate manner
• Review litigation documents for relevant dates and use the docketing system to index documents and enter applicable dates
• Collect, maintain, and update attorney information, including bar admissions and e-filing credentials
• Contribute to knowledge management initiatives regarding litigation case files and records management
• Assist the Litigation Docket Manager with training junior docket clerks and reviewing work product for conformity with court rules
• Research and extract information from court-related databases and platforms such as PACER and Bloomberg
• Comply with all department and firm administrative policies and procedures

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office at a large law firm
• Strong knowledge of California federal and state court systems and corresponding rules
• Proficiency in calendaring software, specifically CourtAlert
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Highly organized with the ability to plan and complete multiple related activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

• Health care coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.