Litigation Clerk

About Armstrong Teasdale: For more than a century, Armstrong Teasdale has forged long-term relationships with clients large and small around the globe. Since our founding in 1901, we have grown to be one of the 200 largest law firms in the U.S. Our mission statement—“Always exceed expectations through teamwork and excellent client service”— carries through everything we do. We embrace the following values: integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurship, investment, celebration, perspective, accomplishment and inclusiveness.

Reports To: Office Manager

Summary Description: The Litigation Clerk assists the team with the day-to-day flow of data and works within a team environment to promote uninterrupted workflow in service. Areas of focus could be in any practice group.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Indexes incoming physical and electronic mail, scans, electronically files and circulates index and hard copies


2. Reviews the daily docket, downloads, saves and circulates court documents, and uploads documents to necessary client databases


3. Initiates conflict checks in connection with file opening


4. Enters new complaints into firm database, fax records requests, and assists with data entry and creation of client information


5. Calendars due dates and communicates to attorneys and paralegals


6. Gathers documents in preparation for depositions

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent


• Licenses and/or Certifications: N/A


• Experience: 1+ year office experience including MS Office Suite; 1+ year legal office experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:N/A

Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

Travel Required: N/A

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws.At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.