Case Clerk

Clyde & Co US LLP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP is seeking an organized administrative professional to support matter opening, conflicts checks, e-filing, and document review across e-discovery platforms in a dynamic law firm environment.

This role requires strong written and verbal communication, excellent time management, and a proactive problem-solving mindset, with an in-office presence 3+ days a week depending on office needs.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative and/or litigation experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with document management systems (iManage).
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Well-developed organization and time management skills.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with a minimal level of supervision.
• Ability to learn quickly and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing and able to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with matter opening and conflicts checks.
• Assist with e-filing (with direction for legal assistants).
• Assist in document review and organization via various e-discovery platforms - Nextpoint, Relativity, etc.

Skills

Organised

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Customer service mindset

Proactive problem solving

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

iManage

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with matter opening and conflicts checks
• Assist with e-filing (with direction for legal assistants)
• Assist in document review and organization via various e-discovery platforms - Nextpoint, Relativity, etc.
• Case maintenance: organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and closing/archiving
• Review and obtain court dockets in Westlaw, PACER and state court sites
• Provide support with other administrative projects on an as needed basis
• This position has an in-office presence of 3+ days a week in the office, depending on office needs.

Required Qualifications

• Previous administrative and/or litigation experience is preferred
• Familiarity with document management systems (iManage)
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong written and communication skills
• Well-developed organization and time management skills
• Customer service-oriented mindset
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with a minimal level of supervision
• Ability to learn quickly and perform in a fast-paced environment
• Willing and able to learn new software

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years. Find out more about our firm. It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other. Explore where you could work with us.

Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth. Apply to our early career opportunities. With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes. Discover where we are based. Here, you’re in good company. With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success. Learn more about life with us.

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