Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk to manage the firm’s events through a litigation docketing software, overseeing court sessions and legal hearings related to client matters.
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 E-Dockets if attorneys question deadline calculations
- Coordinates with E-Dockets consultant on further development of our system as authorized
- Manage daily notifications from our e-filing and e-service vendor, File & ServeXpress (“F&S”)
- Retrieves electronic filings, U.S. mail, faxes and other documents
- Saves to the correct case in the document management system, and e-mails to the correct attorney team
- Prepare and circulate the appearance calendar for the following day and circulate a draft appearance calendar for the following week
- Other Tasks as Assigned
Skills
- 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] 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
- Court Filing Systems: File & ServeXpress required
- 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
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Life insurance
- 401k match
- Generous PTO plan
- Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Company Overview
- Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.wilsonelser.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Wilson Elser has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.