New York
Growing midtown law firm who specializes in Complex Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Distressed Debt, Distressed Debt & Claims Trading, Labor & Employment Litigation, and White-Collar Litigation & Investigations practice areas for various sized public and private corporations, investment funds, private equity funds, other asset managers and their limited partners, real estate developers, operators, and financiers, executives, officers, and high-net worth individuals, and that you work on both plaintiff and defense cases is seeking a Managing Clerk with or without a law degree this role is hybrid 3 days in the office. Hours are 10 to 6 PM or 10:30 to 6:30 PM. Managing Clerk Responsibilities • Managing the department’s calendar, including court dates, deadlines, and internal schedules., • Serve as a resource to attorneys and staff regarding court procedures and deadlines., • Handle the preparation and electronic filing of legal documents in federal, state, and local courts, primarily in NY, NJ and CA and occasionally others., • Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and court personnel regarding case logistics and filings., • Review legal documents for compliance with court filing requirements., • Stay current with court rules and procedures, proactively advising attorneys and legal teams on updates and changes., • Implement best practices for risk mitigation related to missed deadlines or filing errors., • Train, coordinate with and support litigation assistants and docketing staff to ensure consistency and adherence to deadlines., • Conduct docket searches and retrieve case-related documents., • Track and follow up on filings, motions, and other case activities., • Conduct training of staff and attorneys as directed. Qualifications • Previous Managing Clerk or Assistant Managing Clerk experience., • A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in docketing, litigation support, or calendaring., • Advanced knowledge of federal and state court rules, including CM/ECF, PACER, and state-specific e-filing systems (e.g., NYSCEF)., • Proficiency with docketing and calendar management tools such as CourtAlert, CompuLaw, JuraLaw., • A strong understanding of litigation workflows and the ability to guide teams to meet deadlines., • Ability to be both a team player as well as self-driven., • Excellent attention to detail, communication, and time management skills., • A proven ability to track, manage, and bill for court filings accurately., • Excellent written and verbal communication. Great Benefits, Eligible for bonus. Unlimited PTO and separate sick time. They will be supporting about 30 attorneys but majority a smaller group of 15 in the litigation practice group.