Docketing Clerk

Job Title : Docketing Clerk

Reports to : Practice Group Leader and Director of Administration

FLSA Class : Non-Exempt

Job Description

Gammage & Burnham, a well-established Arizona law firm, has an excellent opportunity for a Docketing Clerk, with at least three years' experience, to join our Litigation practice group. This role is critical to the success of our practice, ensuring that all court deadlines, hearings, and filing dates are accurately tracked and maintained. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a law firm environment and a strong understanding of Arizona state and federal court rules.

We are looking for a dependable, dynamic, motivated individual who likes collaborating and working with a team. The right candidate should have a strong background in litigation, knowledge of Arizona and federal law, and be detail-oriented and highly organized. The firm offers excellent benefits and a positive and dynamic work environment.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree a plus.
• Three (3) or more years of past law firm experience and ability to demonstrate docketing knowledge.
• Advanced computer skills required with Microsoft Office, Kofax PDF, document management, and other docketing software.
• Scheduling expertise – proven ability to manage complex calendars.
• Exceptional Multitasking Skills - ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities efficiently without compromising accuracy or attention to detail.

Essential Functions

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Enter, update, and maintain court dates, deadlines, and reminders in the firm's docketing/calendaring system.
• Review court filings, pleadings, and correspondence to identify and calendar applicable deadlines.
• Monitor updates to Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rules, and other jurisdiction-specific rules to ensure compliance.
• Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding upcoming deadlines and scheduling changes.
• Generate and distribute daily/weekly docket reports.
• Assist with coordinating hearings, depositions, and other case-related events.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all records.
• Electronic and face-to-face communications.
• Special projects, as needed.

Competencies

• Prior docketing or calendaring experience in a law firm strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Arizona state and federal court rules and procedures strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with docketing/calendaring software (e.g., Compulaw, Deadline Assistant, BEC, or similar systems).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) contribution
• Dental insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Travel

• Travel minimal.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete the work.

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Gammage & Burnham, PLC will evaluate whether reasonable accommodations can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

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