Job Title Managing Clerk
Area/Specialty Legal Services/
Location New York, NY
Country USA
Min Salary $150,000.00
Max Salary $180,000.00
Job Type Full-Time Regular
Min Experience 10 Years
Position Id EB-5814709529
Job Description Managing Clerk

Our client is a globally renowned, highly regarded progressive commercial litigation law firm. Currently, it is accepting applications for a Managing Clerk. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing one or more docketing clerks, advising attorneys on state and federal court rules, overseeing and executing court filings, and the maintenance of the firm’s docketing systems.

Responsibilities:

=607; Lead and oversee the Clerk’s Office, including one or more docketing clerks.
=607; Advise attorneys regarding court procedures, practice, and policy questions for both state and federal courts.
=607; Train firm personnel and oversee electronic and hard copy court filings.
=607; Develop short- and long-range litigation-support objectives, initiatives, and procedures; implement enhancements and refine litigation-support systems; and continuously evaluate their effectiveness to ensure the delivery of consistently exceptional services.
=607; Oversee the ongoing use and development of docketing and case management software, including CourtAlert.
=607; Manage the firm library and several of the firm’s subscriptions, including Bloomberg and the online Bluebook.

Education and Experience: At least ten years of experience in a law firm Clerk’s Office required, including extensive experience answering questions about court rules and filings.

Knowledge and Skills: You have an extensive understanding of docketing- and filing-related technologies, including CourtAlert, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law, and are knowledgeable about the CPLR, Uniform Civil Rules, including the Rules of the Commercial Division, FRCP, and FRAP, and are proficient with Excel.

Additional Information: You must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible to start in this role. Proof of vaccination will be required.
Number of Openings 1
Language English