Description
Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC, a law firm that represents clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, with a focus on toxic tort defense, commercial litigation, and product liability, has an immediate opening for a full-time Calendar/Docket Clerk in its Jackson, Mississippi office for our California attorneys.
Responsibilities include, among other things, maintaining the office's docket and calendar system, obtaining filing information from court clerks/online dockets, assisting paralegals with preparing documents for filing with various courts, and preparing/distributing master calendar updates to attorneys and legal staff.
Requirements
3-5 years recent experience with a civil litigation firm.
- Demonstrated experience in federal and state court procedures, including calendaring/docketing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Clio and other docketing software strongly preferred.
- Extremely detail-oriented and a self-starter with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with legal correspondence is a plus.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of local jurisdictional and federal court rules and procedures.
Additionally, a team approach to work and ability to juggle multiple projects and respond quickly to changing priorities are essential as this position supports multiple practice groups.
Join our dynamic team where your contributions will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to grow within the legal field.
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person