Assistant Managing Clerk

The Goodkind Group, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodkind Group, LLC in New York City seeks an Assistant Managing Clerk to support a sophisticated litigation team by managing docketing, calendaring, and court filings. You will coordinate state and federal filings (NYSCEF, PACER), monitor dockets, and assist with procedural research and deadlines.

Hybrid NYC office; previous docketing experience required; CPLR/FRCP knowledge essential. This role offers professional development, hands-on training, and a collaborative environment with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation docketing or managing clerk experience within a law firm setting.
• Proficiency with state and federal court databases (PACER, NYSCEF, eTrack, eCourts) and specialized docketing software (CourtAlert, CompuLaw, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of the CPLR and FRCP.
• Meticulous attention to detail with flexibility to work extended hours when filing deadlines require.
• Notary Public certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Docket & Calendar Management: Review pleadings, orders, and litigation documents to calculate and track critical deadlines; maintain system accuracy using platforms like CourtAlert or CompuLaw.
• Court Filings & Compliance: Prepare, review, and electronically file documents in state and federal courts (e.g., NYSCEF, PACER); coordinate manual filings and service of process.
• Research & Monitoring: Monitor dockets for new filings/case developments, retrieve court documents, and conduct procedural research for attorneys.
• Departmental Support: Assist the Managing Clerk with daily operations, special projects, and local courthouse filings as needed.

Skills

Litigation docketing

Court databases

PACER

NYSCEF

eCourts

eTrack

CompuLaw

CourtAlert

Tools

CourtAlert

CompuLaw

PACER

NYSCEF

eTrack

eCourts

Job description

On behalf of our client, a premier law firm in New York City, we are seeking a detailed-oriented Assistant Managing Clerk to join a sophisticated, highly skilled litigation team.

Our client believes that their team is their greatest asset. They provide long-term professional development, diverse assignments, hands‑on training, and a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

Position Overview

The Assistant Managing Clerk plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s litigation practice by managing the docketing and calendaring systems, coordinating state and federal court filings, and serving as a key resource for procedural and court rule compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Docket & Calendar Management: Review pleadings, orders, and litigation documents to calculate and track critical deadlines; maintain system accuracy using platforms like CourtAlert or CompuLaw.
• Court Filings & Compliance: Prepare, review, and electronically file documents in state and federal courts (e.g., NYSCEF, PACER); coordinate manual filings and service of process.
• Research & Monitoring: Monitor dockets for new filings/case developments, retrieve court documents, and conduct procedural research for attorneys.
• Departmental Support: Assist the Managing Clerk with daily operations, special projects, and local courthouse filings as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of litigation docketing or managing clerk experience within a law firm setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with state and federal court databases (PACER, NYSCEF, eTrack, eCourts) and specialized docketing software (CourtAlert, CompuLaw, or similar).
• Procedural Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the CPLR and FRCP.
• Key Traits: Meticulous attention to detail, strong problem‑solving skills, and flexibility to work extended hours when filing deadlines require.
• Notary Public certification is preferred.
• Base Salary Range: $90,000 – $112,000/year (commensurate with experience and skills)
• Schedule: Hybrid (NYC Office)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)
• 18 days PTO + paid holidays (increases with tenure)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Transit Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement
• EAP
• Pet Insurance