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About the Role

The Court Procedures Clerk performs court filings, docketing, and calendaring functions under the guidance of Court Procedures Managing Clerks. This role is ideal for individuals considering law school or other legal paths, offering professional growth in a dynamic, global environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct rules compliance review and filing/service of all documents submitted to the Group for filing with courts in all federal and state jurisdictions.
Perform docket research and document retrieval.
Assist in the preparation, issuance, and service of process and subpoenas.
Assist in initiating actions electronically and manually in federal and state courts.
Participate in the Court Procedures Group’s CM/ECF electronic filing rotation, including maintenance and oversight of the CM/ECF registration process and execution of electronic court filing workload.
Perform daily court runs to federal and local state courts.
Provide assistance and support to the Group’s docketing and calendaring system for firm Litigation matters (“Goodwin LED”).
Serve as the information resource and point of contact for litigation-related calendar inquiries.
Participate in the day-to-day execution of the Group’s Goodwin LED workflow queue, including document review and analysis for calendar events.
Handle litigation event deadline entry into the CompuLaw Vision database.
Research local rules, orders, and judicial preferences to ensure accurate deadline generation.
Perform routine CompuLaw/Vision database administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Minimum of one to three years of relevant experience in a law firm setting (internship experience may count).
Working knowledge of federal and state court rules.
Understanding of courts’ structures.
Proficiency in procedural legal research.
Experience with litigation support.
MS Office proficiency.
Professional demeanor.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Strong client service skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment.
Interest in a career in Litigation Law or pursuing further education in Law.

Skills

Court filings
Docketing
Calendaring
Rules compliance review
Document filing
Document service
Docket research
Document retrieval
Process service
Subpoena service
Electronic filing (CM/ECF)
Court runs
Litigation support
CompuLaw Vision database
Legal research
MS Office

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time
Eligible for overtime

Experience Level

1-3 years

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$67,000.00

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks

About the Company

Goodwin works with successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs, and disruptors in life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries.
The firm supports attorneys and clients in litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and complex transactions.
Goodwin is committed to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition.
Recognized as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.