Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. They are currently seeking a Docketing Clerk in the Client Value and Practice Management department, responsible for ensuring timely and accurate litigation calendaring services and assisting with Efiling in State and Federal Courts.
Responsibilities
- Review of filing notices and documents to process required information into the firm’s Centralized Docketing System (CourtAlert)
- Analyzing and being able to comprehend legal and court filings
- Research court rules pertaining to deadlines and respond to associated inquiries, keep current with court rule updates
- Monitor and respond to request sent to firmwide docketing inboxes
- Providing after-hour support for Efilings
- Ensure integrity of data in calendaring software
- Assist with Efiling in Nationwide Courts, with the ability to evaluate documents to ensure court filing criteria and local protocols are met
- Demonstrate strong accountability in daily tasks
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as experience develops
- Participating in regular department meetings
- Assist Docket Coordinators in all offices and provide coverage as necessary
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Efiling Manager
Skills
- High School Diploma required
- Must be highly detail-oriented and demonstrate strong accuracy in all tasks
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new information or processes
- Capable of effective multi-tasking in a fast-paced, busy environment
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Skilled in researching resource guides, rule codes, authorities, and various court websites
- Must communicate clearly and promptly via email and phone with attorneys, secretaries, and paralegals regarding matter calendars and court procedures
- Strong attention to detail is essential for success in this role
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Docketing/Efiling (NextGen CM/ECF and NYSCEF) experience preferred
- Flexible and adaptable to changing departmental procedures as needed
Benefits
- A full range of health and other insurance benefits
- Financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility)
- A discretionary bonus
- Various paid time off benefits
Company Overview
Akin is a global law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors who pride themselves on dedication to their clients and their communities. It was founded in 1945, and is headquartered in US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.akingump.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 9 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.