Assistant Managing Clerk

Plona Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OT & Bonus package

Job summary

Plona Partners in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Litigation Support Specialist to advise attorneys and staff on federal, state, and local rules, file papers in courts, docket, and maintain calendars. The role combines hands-on litigation support with a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

The position offers a salary range of $80,000–$115,000 plus overtime and a bonus package, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office).

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local procedural rules.
• Experience with docketing and calendar management in a litigation setting.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and manage supporting documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise attorneys and staff on procedural rules and practice.
• File and serve papers in state and federal courts, including pleadings and discovery.
• Perform docketing and calendaring; docket court filings and discovery.
• Coordinate with vendors for court files and service of processes.
• Maintain electronic databases and form files; respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff.

Skills

Docketing

Litigation support

Legal calendar management

Vendor coordination

Legal procedure knowledge

Tools

ECF system

Calendar software

Document management

Job description

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.