Hybrid Legal Program Clerk — Data & Intake

Wilson Elser; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Program Clerk for our New York, NY office in a hybrid work arrangement. The role offers exposure to fast-paced, nationwide law firm operations and the opportunity to gain professional experience in case and file management.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of civil litigation exposure and strong communication skills, with an associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred. The position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years civil litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Associate degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills including document management systems, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet and iManage is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Review, obtain and update information from internal and external systems, as required
• Create and open new matters/files/folders
• Maintain, and update case lists for the program
• Input data for reporting and tracking purposes
• Send information to the client during the intake process
• Respond timely to emails, questions, and program related requests

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Strong communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree / paralegal certificate

Tools

Document management systems

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Smartsheet

iManage

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Program Clerk for our New York, NY office in a hybrid work arrangement. The role offers exposure to fast-paced, nationwide law firm operations and the opportunity to gain professional experience in case and file management.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of civil litigation exposure and strong communication skills, with an associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred. The position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.