Litigation Docket Clerk

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 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.