Docket Clerk- M-F, 930am-530pm

New York, NY

M-F, 930am-530pm 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enter court papers into the CourtAlert docketing database in a timely manner
• Synch PDF images with the corresponding docket entries in CourtAlert
• Calculate deadlines based upon applicable rules and statutes
• Conduct precedent searches and help to maintain the precedent database
• Monitor cases and conduct research on litigants, as well as, coordinate with outside vendors to obtain publicly filed documents
• Serve and file court papers, electronically and manually
• Answer questions about court procedures, rules and calculation of time
• Process unidentified litigation mail
• Provide general office support and assistance 

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Familiarity with the New York federal and state court system
• Working knowledge of the CPLR and FRCP
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Must be comfortable working with a large volume of PDF documents
• Flexibility in daily schedule to accommodate unexpected situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure and cope with varied situations
• Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients documentation and information
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applications as needed
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills 

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience using CourtAlert or MA3000, E-filing