Hybrid Docketing Clerk – Litigation Calendar & E-Filing Pro

Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP in New York seeks an experienced Docketing Clerk to support the Managing Clerk’s Office. You will docket federal/state deadlines, ensure compliance with rules, and assist with electronic filings across jurisdictions.

The role is hybrid, with in-office attendance per departmental guidelines and overtime. The position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional interaction with attorneys and court personnel.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of litigation docketing and e-filing experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules, including judge-specific procedures.
• Experience with docketing systems; Preferably, CourtAlert Case Management.
• Comprehensive familiarity with NYSCEF and CM/ECF e-filing systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff, and court personnel.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and docket deadlines for federal and state court matters nationwide, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable court rules.
• Perform ongoing calendar management, including updating deadlines based on filings, court orders, and procedural developments.
• Execute electronic filings in federal and state courts nationwide in accordance with court-specific requirements and firm protocols.
• Communicate with attorneys, legal assistants, and court personnel to research and clarify procedural and docketing questions.
• Coordinate service of process, hard-copy filings, and document retrieval through vendors.
• Assist with administrative support as needed.

Skills

Docketing

Court Rules Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Professional Communication

Tools

CourtAlert Case Management

NYSCEF

CM/ECF

Job description

Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP in New York seeks an experienced Docketing Clerk to support the Managing Clerk’s Office. You will docket federal/state deadlines, ensure compliance with rules, and assist with electronic filings across jurisdictions.

The role is hybrid, with in-office attendance per departmental guidelines and overtime. The position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional interaction with attorneys and court personnel.