Litigation Docket Clerk

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working around the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 124 nationalities and speak 95 languages.

Working as part of a tight-knit team, you will support attorneys and legal assistants in the Americas by providing in-depth expertise in docketing, calendaring, court rules, procedures, legal proceedings, case activity and electronic court filings.

Although primarily focused on day-to-day operational matters, you will also work on a wide range of projects. You can anticipate unforeseen challenges and will be both resilient and pragmatic in your approach to managing change.

Through extensive contact with lawyers and business services leaders, we are trusted to offer advice and implement changes that help our teams perform at the highest level and deliver outstanding client service.

• Perform legal docketing via docketing software to generate calendars from court documents, correspondence, rules, and statutes
• Assist with and handle electronic case filings via CM/ECF, NYSCEF, and other state court filing platforms (including, but not limited to DC, IL, FL, TX, and CA)
• Review documents for service and filing to ensure basic compliance with court rules and procedures
• Assist with setup of alerts and trackers for W&C cases and cases of interest
• Retrieving and circulating court forms and W&C samples upon request
• Coordinates and manages service of process requests, including engaging process servers, updating team on attempts, and circulating affirmation(s) of service upon completion
• Conduct legal/docket research on court-related databases, websites, and firm's docketing system
• Coordinating transcript orders with court reporters
• Collecting, maintaining, and updating attorney information, such as admission information and login credentials
• Coordinating retrieval of court documents with internal research team and external vendors
• Occasional travel to court for hard copy filings
• Assist with department projects as needed

• Minimum 2 years experience working in a Managing Attorney/Clerk's Office or comparable environment
• Ability to handle, prioritize, and complete assignments with competing deadlines
• Must deliver high quality work product and independently follow up and follow through
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, resourceful, and flexible
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide excellent client service
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive-minded.
• Able to interact effectively and professionally with lawyers, support staff and court personnel.
• Licensed Notary Public preferred

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

• The is a non-exempt role based in New York or Los Angeles
• This role reports to the Managing Clerk and Managing Attorney

The firm may modify and amend this job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.