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Location: Cerritos, CA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Calendar/Docket Clerk to support its litigation teams by managing critical court deadlines and ensuring the accuracy of its calendaring and docketing operations. This role is essential to maintaining compliance with court rules and keeping case timelines on track.

What you'll do

• Calculate, review, and calendar state, federal, appellate, Office of Administration Hearing, and other litigation deadlines in the firm's calendar/docketing system
• Review and process incoming and outgoing mail, emails, faxes, and e-filings to ensure all critical deadlines are accurately calendared
• Maintain case matter lists and personnel assignments to ensure accurate Outlook calendar integration
• Create, update, and distribute calendar reports, hearing schedules, and deadline notifications
• Respond promptly to attorney, timekeeper, and legal assistant inquiries regarding calendaring matters
• Monitor and maintain the accuracy of all calendaring deadlines and case-related events
• Research hearings, deadlines, and court information using state and federal court websites as needed
• Support ongoing docketing operations while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and procedures

Required qualifications

• 2–4 years of law firm experience required
• Strong knowledge of appellate, federal, state, and local court rules, procedures, and litigation terminology
• Experience using legal calendar/docketing software
• Ability to calculate and manage complex litigation deadlines accurately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer service orientation
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Impeccable attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal support team
• Fully on-site role with regular in-office attendance
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs (files, mail bins, office supplies)
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and movement throughout the office
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based and clerical tasks
• Prolonged use of computers, typing, and screen exposure
• Operation of standard office equipment (copiers, scanners, printers, and multi-line phones)
• Standard 40-hour workweek with occasional overtime as required

Preferred qualifications

• CompuLaw experience preferred

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring litigation deadlines are met accurately, working closely with attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced legal support environment.