4207 - Docket Clerk

The Docket Clerk is responsible for supporting attorneys in various practice groups by providing in-depth expertise in docketing, court rules, procedures, legal proceedings, and case trial activity. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

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Location: Washington, DC

• Maintain the firm's calendar for assigned offices regarding all litigation activities.
• Review court filings, discovery documents, and other litigation documents and docket related deadlines using the firm's docketing system CompuLaw Vision.
• Prepare various calendar and case reports from CompuLaw Vision.
• Consult with staff and attorneys to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures, including appellate and bankruptcy proceedings.
• Assist attorneys and staff with docketing requests as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• 2-3 years' experience in a docketing role. Experience using CompuLaw preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree considered.
• Knowledge with litigation calendaring using rule base systems and web-based researching skills.
• Working knowledge of FRCP, DC Rules of Civil Procedure, and DC and surrounding area local court rules. Experience using CompuLaw or other court docketing systems.
• Experience with searching Pacer and local courts' filing systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, critical thinking and attention to detail skills.
• Willingness to work with a national team of experienced docketing staff to provide consistent quality services.
• General familiarity with best practices regarding docketing, calendaring and record keeping as they relate to loss prevention issues in the legal environment.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran.

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In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• Washington, DC: $53,640 to $73,721

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

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