Managing Clerk

Overview

This role is a remote Managing Clerk position supporting the firm’s Managing Attorney’s Office. The Managing Clerk collaborates with Assistant Managing Attorneys, other Managing Clerks, and members of the Managing Attorney’s Office team to develop best practices for electronic filing and calendaring.

Location

Remote, in a firm-approved U.S. state. Applications are accepted from candidates who reside in: AL, AZ, CA, CO, D.C., FL, HI, ID, IL, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NC, NH, NV, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV.

Responsibilities

• Review court documents for accuracy, form, and procedural compliance, especially for California offices.
• Provide procedural guidance and advice regarding motion practice, policy, and procedure in California State and Federal Courts.
• Supervise Assistant Managing Clerks.
• Handle electronic case filings via CM/ECF and California state court systems, as well as hard copy filings and document retrieval.
• Assist with preparing and quality controlling docket and calendar entries.
• Assist with issues relating to service of process, including engaging process servers.
• Assist with review of new cases and rule changes to keep attorneys apprised of recent developments under California state rules, FRCP, and FRAP.
• Search and extract information from court-related databases, websites, and relevant docketing and calendaring applications, including but not limited to PACER, Bloomberg Law, CompuLaw, CourtAlert, and Westlaw.
• Screen and review incoming court documents and office correspondence to calculate and calendar relevant deadlines using the firm’s docketing system.
• Ensure attorneys are timely notified of filing deadlines and court appearances.
• Assist with department projects as needed.

Requirements

• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; role includes contact with lawyers, court, and clerical staff.
• Self-starter with strong organization skills; team player.
• Familiarity with California federal and state court systems and corresponding federal and state court rules.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with attorneys, coworkers, and administrators at all levels.
• Flexibility to respond quickly to shifting demands and work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize, and complete multiple related activities.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work product and follow up and follow through.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office at a large law firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising others.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range in CA: $135,000 - $155,000.
• The range represents the firm’s good-faith minimum and maximum for this role at the time of posting.
• Actual compensation offered will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
• An excellent salary and benefits package is offered.

Equal Opportunity

EOE M/F/D/V.