Legal Calendar Clerk

Position ResponsibilitiesPerform calendaring/docket functions in ProLaw and Outlook.Review court website and calendar all relevant dates.Review and calendar all incoming documents and correspondence deadlines.Review, calendar, and process all incoming/outgoing mail to determine due dates and any deadlines; enter as necessary in ProLaw and attorney's calendar.Create new matters in ProLaw and Word in compliance with firm policies.Calculate court and firm deadlines and enter in ProLaw and attorney's Outlook calendar.Process and forward information regarding each deadline docketed to the appropriate staff and attorneys.Assist with maintenance of our litigation database; including maintaining accurate client information and case status in ProLaw.Respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding docket entries.Prepare ProLaw reports for attorneys and staff.Maintain rule sets used in ProLaw software.Provide ongoing training and exposure to our staff and attorneys with docket policies, procedures, best practices and changes to court and firm rules and deadlines.Monitor the electronic court filings.Stay updated on California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) and local court rules to ensure strict compliance.Ensure all entries are properly annotated and verified for accuracy before finalizing the record and generating documents.Assist in providing vendor invoices to accounting.Saving and renaming documents (per firm's procedures) in the appropriate electronic folders.Assist in maintaining documents and folders in an organized manner.Assist with assigned special projects.Perform other work-related duties as assigned.Position RequirementsA minimum of two (2) years' experience in calendaring in a law firm or law departmentProficiency in ProLaw or a similar docketing programExperience with automated docketing/calendaring programsFamiliarity with docketing best practices, resourceful in obtaining data accuracy verificationKnowledge of and a strong understanding of California state/federal court rules and civil proceduresMust be dependable and responsibleFamiliarity with legal processes and terminology is requiredExcellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communicationAbility to multitask with high attention to detail and excellent follow-through on all itemsAbility to prioritize in a fast-paced environmentAbility to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal directionAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and a minimum of intermediate experience with Adobe Creative Suite (or similar program)Should be resourceful and a good problem-solverAbility to effectively organize, prioritize, and complete tasksHigh standards of ethics, professionalism, and judgementAbility to pass Background, Drug Screen and if applicable Medical Screenings (i.e. Vision, Hearing, or Physical) if Required by Client.Medical, dental, vision, ancillary coverage and 401k benefits are available.