Assistant Managing Clerk

Description

Strong work experience in all aspects of the functions of the Managing Clerk’s office, including:

• Good working knowledge of litigation documents and applicable deadlines.
• On-line document research and retrieval.
• Extensive experience with electronic case filing in both state and federal courts.
• Review documents before service and filing for correct form, signatures, required filing fees, required number of copies, etc.
• Maintaining firm wide list of attorney e-filing credentials for all jurisdictions.
• Maintain Bar Admissions chart.
• Advise attorneys on procedural matters.
• Alert attorneys of incoming court papers, notices and impending deadlines.
• Advise attorneys of newly instituted procedures.
• Occasional by-hand submission of documents at local courts.
• Strong organizational skills, adept at multitasking, able to work independently when needed.
• Excellent telephone manner and professional demeanor.
• Occasional overtime required (overtime rotation of evening email coverage).
• Assist with managing Clerk Coordinator, Court Clerk and Administrative Assistant. 

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of CourtAlert, Pacer, New York State Unified Court System (NYSCEF), Courthouse News.
• Strong working knowledge of the CPLR, FRCP, local court rules and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of electronic case filing in Federal, State and Bankruptcy courts.

Education/Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Managing Clerk’s office required.
• College Degree required.
• Notary Public license preferred.