Assistant Managing Clerk

National Docketing Association; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

National Docketing Association in Midtown Manhattan seeks an Assistant Managing Clerk to support litigation teams. This hybrid role blends docketing, filing, and coordination with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

You will manage calendars, file proceedings with courts, assist with discovery, and draft routine documents. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $115,000 with additional OT and bonus potential.

Responsibilities

• Advise attorneys and staff on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure.
• File and service papers in state and federal courts, including pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Perform docketing and calendaring; docket Court filings and discovery.
• Work with vendors to obtain court files, serve processes, litigation support.
• Maintain and update electronic databases such as ECF logins and form files.
• Respond to requests from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries regarding calendared events and compliance dates.
• Draft form documents and letters.

Job description

Position: Assistant Managing Clerk

Firm Ranking: Top 5 Midsize Law Firm and AmLaw100 Firm

Location: Midtown NY

Practice: Litigation

Hybrid: 3 Days a week

Salary: $80,000 - $115,000 with additional OT & Bonus Package

Responsibilities:

• Advise attorneys and staff on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
• File and service, electronically or by other means, papers in state and federal courts, including pleadings, motions, and discovery papers.
• Perform docketing and calendaring. Docket Court filings, discovery, and other papers by using the firm's calendar tool.
• Work with vendors to obtain court files, serve processes, and other litigation-related support.
• Maintained and update electronic databases such as ECF logins, form files, etc.
• Respond to written or verbal requests/inquiries from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries regarding calendared events, pleadings, court procedures, and modifications to compliance dates on the docket calendar.
• Draft form documents and letters.