Calendar Clerk

Berliner Cohen LLP, a mid-sized law firm in downtown San Jose, has an immediate opening for a Calendar Clerk.

Requirements include: a minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience. Must have a professional appearance and demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should have top-notch organization skills, attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Word applications, word processing, cloud-based databases, spreadsheets, time management, analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize.

Preferred Experience: Someone with experience working in a law firm as a calendar clerk (docketing) or litigation secretary. Familiarity with California Superior Court and District Court Dockets rules/procedures. Plus, experience with Compu Law or Milana.

Core Competencies: teamwork, planning, organization, adaptability, problem solving, and initiative.

This is a full-time office position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (in-office role).

• Ability to review and read pleadings (court documents) and discovery to capture deadlines.
• Researching legal definitions and codes
• Entering and calculating deadline dates (attention to detail)
• Other duties assigned related to the position

Berliner Cohen is noted for its congenial work environment and provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Berliner Cohen LLP is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate's hourly rate for this position is $25 to $30, and is reasonably expected to be within this range; however, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate's qualifications and experience. The range listed is for someone with the required experience listed in the ad.

Berliner Cohen LLP is an equal-opportunity employer.