Docket Clerk

Department:  Managing Attorney’s Office, New York

Reports to:  Assistant Managing Attorney

Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Specific responsibilities will include, among other things
• Serve and file court papers, electronically and manually
• Appear at calendar calls
• Monitor cases and conduct research on litigants, as well as, coordinate with outside vendors to obtain publicly filed documents
• Review court documents for compliance with all rules prior to filing
• Conduct research on litigants and newly filed lawsuits that may be of interest
• Timely and appropriately enter court papers into the CourtAlert docketing software
• Answer questions about court procedures, rules and calculation of time
• Provide general office support and assistance 

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of federal and state court systems, including electronic filing
• Knowledge of the CPLR and FRCP
• Must have solid computer skills and excellent organizational skills
• Must have strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Able to prioritize assignments in a very busy environment
• Resourceful
• Polished, Professional with a Positive Attitude 

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Managing Attorney’s Office
• Prior experience docketing