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An Assistant Managing Clerk is a key member of the firm’s Litigation Department and works closely with the Managing Clerk and the firm’s attorneys and legal assistants. The Assistant Managing Clerk provides guidance and instruction to the firm’s legal staff concerning the management of legal papers, service of process and filing in both state and federal courts. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the various court systems and their electronic filing programs.
Job Responsibility:
Liaise with court personnel related to the service, filing and retrieval of papers
Arrange and manage service of process with outside vendors
Distribute court documents and status updates to attorneys and legal assistants
Preparation of documents for electronic filing in state and federal courts in compliance with each individual Court’s specifications, including hyperlinking and bookmarking
Filing documents in the state and federal courts’ electronic filing systems
Enter litigation documents and create calendar deadline reminders in Case Management Docketing System (CourtAlert Case Management)
Provide guidance to attorneys and legal assistants on local, state, and federal filing procedures, including attorneys’ admissions and pro hac vice applications
Other responsibilities as needed
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal or litigation support role
Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal court systems, including electronic filing systems
Proficiency in managing title searches, title clearing, and title examination processes
Experience with scanning legal documents and preparing preliminary title reports
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
Excellent communication skills for liaising with court personnel and legal staff
Familiarity with Case Management Docketing Systems, such as CourtAlert, is highly preferred
Detailed understanding of Federal and State Court Rules