Managing Clerk

New York, NY

Essential Functions

• Advise attorneys on procedural matters and discuss strategy;
• Delegate work assignments to court clerks, set goals for staff, be able to appraise performances;
• Provide data entry into the firm’s docket calendar system, including computation of due
• dates;
• Alert attorneys of incoming court papers, notices and impending deadlines;
• Advise attorneys of newly instituted procedures;
• Research cases by various methods including Pacer, Westlaw, Internet, newspapers and publications, etc.;
• Perform electronic filing;
• Draft various legal documents such as notices of entry, stipulations, notices of appearance and affidavits of service;
• Accompany attorneys to court for filings and special proceeding;
• Monitor cases in federal and state courts, and governmental and administrative agencies;
• Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Managing Partner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate department;
• Must work well in group problem solving situations;
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgement;
• Must provide and welcome detailed feedback;
• Must demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills;
• Must be willing to undertake training and development to keep abreast of industry standards.

Competencies

• Proficiency working with of CompuLaw, PACER, CourtAlert, Courtlink and the NYS Unified Court System;
• Solid working knowledge Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and the NY Civil
• Practice Law & Rules (CPLR)., local court rules and actions;
• Thorough understanding of electronic case filing in Federal, State and Bankruptcy courts;
• Possess a Notary Public license.

Education and Experience

• 5 plus years of experience in Managing Clerk’s office required;
• College degree preferred.