Associate Managing Attorney

New York, NY

Position Summary

Provide expertise and guidance to attorneys on litigation docketing, court rules and legal procedures as they relate to court functions and calendaring.  Coordinate with and provide resources to regional offices, court and docketing clerks.

Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential Functions

• Provide direction to and collaborate with other members of the Managing Clerk’s Office to maintain litigation docket and calendar.
• Provide guidance, advice and training to attorneys with respect to policy and procedure in New York State and Federal Courts.
• Responsible for the Firm’s master litigation calendar, including setting up notification processes and individual attorney calendars with Litigation Support Services.
• Advise attorneys on motion practice.
• Responsible for electronic filing protocols in assigned courts.  Proficient in all filing rules, procedures and judge’s individual practices.
• Keep current on industry standards and determine if procedures need to be updated. Read NYLJ, E-Law, and New York Case Tracking databases for activity in firm litigations.
• Manage all case-specific information in responsible jurisdictions and assist regional offices as necessary.
• Monitor case progress in assigned courts, obtain decisions and orders, obtain docket updates and communicate case status change to responsible attorney.
• Coordinate work projects with other members of the Managing Clerk’s Office. (Docket audit, outstanding motion lists, appeals list, business development list).
• Advise attorneys on court rules and civil procedure including court and judge research at direction of attorneys.
• Responsible for gathering, maintaining and disseminating information on recommended counsel and vendors.
• Review and organize litigation materials and resources to allow efficient access and reuse of materials by attorneys.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in researching rules and procedures in State and Federal court.
• Proficient in searching and retrieving information from court-related databases (e.g. Courtlink, PACER, CM/ECF, NYSCEF, eLaw, CourtAlert) and other on-line sources of case information.
• Possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Compulaw or equivalent highly preferable.
• Law firm or Law Clerk in State and/or Federal court experience is preferred.

Education/Certifications

• JD and 8+ years of relevant experience in a large law firm or judicial setting equivalent.