Docket Clerk

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Docket Clerk to join our team in our New York office.

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Attorney for the Managing Clerk’s Office, the Docket Clerk will support electronic court filings, litigation calendaring, and overall docket management. This role is well-suited for someone who has a working knowledge of the New York and federal rules of civil procedure, strong attention to detail, and who is comfortable working in a deadline‑oriented environment.

We offer a hybrid work engagement with one day of remote work, and four days in-office.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

• Maintain and oversee a centralized case management system and litigation calendaring system, ensuring timely entry of dates, reminders, and updates for deadlines and court appearances across all active matters.
• Analyze court filings to identify important dates for entry into the firm‑wide calendar and ensure that case teams receive timely notifications about upcoming deadlines.
• Monitor federal and state court dockets (primarily NY) using Compulaw, Court Alert, PACER, and other online platforms.
• Review draft filings for compliance with court formatting; coordinate with attorneys and staff to correct deficiencies.
• File legal documents electronically in federal and state courts, including after business hours when necessary.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for service of process and retrieval of legal papers.
• Assist attorneys with admissions and filing logistics.
• Assist with onboarding new matters in the docketing and other MCO systems.

• Minimum 2‑years’ experience with Compulaw
• Minimum 2+ years of recent, relevant experience in a law firm or managing attorney’s/clerk’s office
• Strong knowledge of NY and federal court rules and filing procedures
• Familiarity with Court Alert and Bloomberg Law a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Highly organized, responsive, and able to prioritize under pressure
• The ability to be available for late filings

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

New York

The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $71,000 to $86,000 ($39.01 to $47.25 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short‑term solution‑based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long‑term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanr