Litigation Docket Clerk

Kjar, McKennaStockalper, LLP is seeking a detail\-oriented **Litigation Docket Clerk** to support attorneys and litigation teams by managing court deadlines, calendaring events, and monitoring litigation\-related notices and filings. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines while supporting the efficient management of the firm's defense litigation matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline\-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced legal environment. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** **Docketing and Calendaring** * Review court notices, filings, orders, and correspondence to identify deadlines and scheduling requirements. * Calculate and calendar deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules, statutes, and attorney requirements. * Maintain accurate litigation calendars for attorneys and practice groups. * Monitor upcoming deadlines and distribute reminders to attorneys and support staff. * Update deadlines and schedules when continuances, court orders, or case developments occur. * Track critical dates, including hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, discovery deadlines, and expert disclosure deadlines. **Court Filing and Notice Management** * Monitor electronic filing systems and incoming court notifications. * Review filing confirmations and distribute filed documents to the appropriate legal teams. * Maintain records of court notices, hearing dates, and filing deadlines. * Assist with tracking service and filing deadlines across active litigation matters. **Scheduling and Coordination** * Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation\-related events. * Coordinate attorney availability and calendar conflicts. * Communicate scheduling changes and updates to attorneys and support staff. * Assist with conference room reservations and meeting logistics as needed. **Case and Data Management** * Maintain accurate information within the firm's case management and calendaring systems. * Perform routine audits of calendars and docket entries to ensure accuracy and completeness. * Generate deadline and calendar reports for attorneys and management as requested. * Organize and maintain litigation scheduling records and related documentation. **Administrative Support** * Assist with litigation\-related administrative projects. * Support attorneys, legal assistants, and paralegals with docketing and calendaring requests. * Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance calendar and docket management practices. * Perform other duties as assigned. **Required Qualifications** * High school diploma or equivalent. * 1\-2 years of experience in legal support, calendaring, or docketing required; experience within a defense litigation environment is preferred. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast\-paced environment. * Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience utilizing legal calendaring, docketing, and document management systems preferred. * Familiarity with litigation procedures, legal terminology, court rules, and e\-filing processes. * Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or coursework in legal studies. **Equal Employment Opportunity** Kjar, McKennaStockalper, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.