Junior Docket Clerk

O'Hagan Meyer

Jr. Docket Clerk supporting litigation processes at O'Hagan Meyer in San Francisco.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support and administration, with strong skills in docketing, case management, and adherence to court rules. Proficient in drafting and filing legal documents while maintaining exceptional organizational and communication abilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation SupportDocketing ExperienceCourtAlert ProficiencyAttention to DetailProfessional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Litigation Process UnderstandingDocument DraftingPleadings FilingDeadline ManagementCase Information Updating

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CourtAlertAdobe AcrobatMS ExcelMS OfficeOutlook

Industry Keywords

Federal Court RulesState Court RulesLocal Court RulesLitigation AdministrationLegal Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with entering and maintaining litigation deadlines in the firm’s docketing/calendaring system – CourtAlert across multiple offices
Assist with updating case information, attorney assignments, and case lists
Help prepare reports and deadline summaries
Review pleadings, notices, and orders to identify deadlines
Organize and distribute information relating to court calls
Support training efforts by documenting procedures and workflows
Drafting, editing, and filing pleadings and discovery with State and Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies
Scheduling meetings and conference calls
Copying, scanning, and saving documents to file

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of legal experience
Background in docketing or litigation support and administration
Professional communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
Strong understanding of the litigation process as well as Federal, State and Local court rules and procedures
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and MS Office, including Outlook
Exceptional attention to detail
Organizational skills
Experience with CourtAlert or other docketing programs is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources