Managing Clerk

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Managing Clerk
The candidate will assist lawyers as they relate to calendaring and court functions and supervises a Senior Coordinator and Docketing Clerk. Advise attorneys on procedural matters and strategy. Coordinate data entry into the Firm's docket and calendar system, including computation of due dates. Alert lawyers of incoming court papers, notices, and impending deadlines. Advise attorneys of newly instituted procedures. Research cases by various methods, including Pacer and Westlaw. Review documents before service and filing for correct form, signatures, required filing fees, required number of copies, etc.. Perform electronic filing. Draft various legal documents such as notices of entry, stipulations, notices of appearance, and affidavits of service. Accompany lawyers to court for filings and special proceedings. Monitor cases in federal and state courts, and governmental and administrative agencies. Plan and delegate work assignments to two direct reports. All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our Global Citizenship program. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in Managing Clerk role. Notary Public license is preferred. Strong working knowledge of the CPLR, FRCP, local court rules and procedures is required. Strong working knowledge of CompuLaw, PACER, CourtAlert, Courtlink and the New York state Unified Court System is required.

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