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Managing Clerk - Hybrid

Beacon Hill Legal is searching for a Managing Clerk for a major law firm's Midtown Manhattan office. This is a hybrid role with a salary ranging up to $175,000.

This person should have at least 8 years of legal experience with 5 years of experience in a Managing Clerk's office. This person will come into a new role and must have excellent court communication experience (with a strong preference for close relations with court clerks).

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all New York office case docketing, ensuring timely and accurate updates in the litigation docket system.
• Maintain and update the docketing system with deadlines, court appearances, and case details, ensuring attorneys are informed.
• Review and process incoming court documents and correspondence, ensuring timely docketing.
• Handle all aspects of e-filing, including preparation, submission, and confirmation.
• Provide guidance to attorneys and staff on e-filing procedures, troubleshooting any issues.
• Maintain and manage secure e-filing credentials for attorneys.
• Advise attorneys on state and federal court rules, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Track case progress and deadlines, ensuring timely filings in courts and agencies.
• Manage attorney court renewals, including tracking deadlines and preparing documentation.
• Train staff on docket and e-filing procedures to ensure effective management.
• Liaise with court personnel to ensure smooth filing processes.
• Review and ensure quality control of other docketing staff's work.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of legal experience; 5+ years experience in a Managing Clerk's office
• Strong knowledge of New York state and federal court rules, procedures, and e-filing.
• Experience with docketing and case management software, particularly CompuLaw.

If interested and have the experience, please submit your resume! (Applications without a resume will not be considered!)

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