Calendar/Docket Clerk (Flexible Hybrid in SF Bay Area) The Calendar Clerk supports the delivery of quality legal services by maintaining the firm's master calendar and providing complete, accurate, and timely calendars to all attorneys and staff. This position requires working in"‘person in San Francisco at least three days per week. Responsibilities Sorts Incoming Documents: Sorts and reviews all incoming documents for calendar items in accordance with the firm's risk management and Calendar Department policies and procedures. Maintains Up"‘to"‘Date Calendar Database: Reviews all calendar"‘related documents for calendar dates, enters calendar dates in the calendar database, and proofreads entries. Maintains Court and Firm Holiday Calendar: Researches and publishes an up"‘to"‘date court and firm holiday calendar. Researches Rules: Researches case history and applicable court rules for appropriate calendaring. Distributes Weekly Calendar: Ensures the automated distribution of timely and accurate individual weekly calendars to all attorneys and staff. Maintains Firm's Set of Rules and Forms: Maintains a current and complete set of rules and forms for state, federal, and local courts. Provides Expert Information on Court Rules: Acts as a resource for attorneys, secretaries, and paralegals regarding court requirements and procedures, especially as they relate to calendaring and date calculation. Assists with eFiling Process: Routes eFiled documents to the responsible secretary, profiles them into the firm's document database, and assists with tracking court requirements for eFiling procedures. Works Cooperatively and Collaboratively with Others: Strives to meet deadlines, assists with special projects as assigned, and works cooperatively with other Calendar Department staff, attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, and with other departments and individuals in the firm. Other: Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Experience: The Calendar Clerk must have a minimum three (3) years' experience in general litigation calendaring/docketing in a law office. Education: High school diploma or GED required; some college desirable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A thorough understanding of litigation terms, pleadings, and court structure. Ability to accurately apply court rules and orders to documents and calculate calendar dates. Accurate touch"‘typing with a net speed of at least 40 words per minute. Proficiency in the use of the MS Office Suite of software (Word, Outlook, and Excel). Proficiency in an automated calendaring system and the ability to gain proficiency in use of Compulaw or the firm's current equivalent calendar software. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively. Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast"‘paced environment while maintaining accuracy; ability to prioritize workload, coordinate multiple tasks concurrently, and meet deadlines. Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail. Ability to sort and file accurately using alpha, numeric, and chronologizing skills. What We Provide Farella supports all team members in achieving personal and professional success. Benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, educational reimbursement, charitable contribution matching, and retirement plan. The annual base compensation range for this California position is expected to be between $70,000 and $90,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus as well as additional health and welfare benefits, PTO, paid holidays, and leave. Equal Employment Opportunity Farella is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Farella is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Calendar/Docket Clerk