Docket Clerk

Overview

The Houston, TX office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw100 firm, is seeking a docket clerk with legal experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include receiving, reviewing, and docketing all documents requiring calendaring and maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date electronic calendars for attorneys and legal teams. The position ensures the accurate calculation and entry of deadlines related to litigation matters, including discovery, pre-trial activities, motions, hearings, depositions, trials, and appeals. Depending on the needs of specific practice groups, calendaring responsibilities may be expanded to include additional matter-specific deadlines and events.

Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year prior law firm docketing, calendaring, legal assistant, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of State and Federal Court rules and deadline calculations strongly preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with docketing and calendaring systems such as eDockets, ProLaw, CompuLaw, CourtAlert, or similar systems preferred.
• Milana experience a plus.
• eDockets experience preferred but not required.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new systems and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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