Lead Litigation Managing Clerk – DC Office

Clickback Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleary Gottlieb is seeking a Managing Clerk for the Washington, DC Managing Attorney’s Office. The role supports the Litigation Group by monitoring, filing, and serving litigation papers, tracking deadlines, and researching court records.

The position reports to the Managing Attorney and collaborates with clerks, attorneys, and staff. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years in a managing attorney’s/clerical office with supervisory experience, plus strong PACER/CM-ECF

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of five years in AmLaw 100 Managing Attorney’s or Managing Clerk’s Office, with some management experience.
• Expertise with PACER and CM/ECF.
• Experience with Bloomberg Law.
• Experience with CourtAlert or comparable docketing systems.
• Strong knowledge of local state and federal court procedures.
• Knowledge of attorney licensing and renewal processes (DC Bar and federal courts).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Managing Attorney in daily MAO operations and supervise two Assistant Managing Clerks.
• Manage workflow: assign work from the MAO inbox and coordinate filings.
• Oversee filing and service of litigation documents and monitor court activity.
• Research federal/state court filings and public records using Bloomberg Law and CourtAlert.
• Review docket updates and ECF notifications for key developments and deadlines.
• Create reports on attorney admissions and renewal status for the DC Bar and federal courts.
• Troubleshoot ECF filing issues and manage PACER accounts.
• Verify docketing and calendaring accuracy and liaise with court personnel.

Job description

Cleary Gottlieb is seeking a Managing Clerk for the Washington, DC Managing Attorney’s Office. The role supports the Litigation Group by monitoring, filing, and serving litigation papers, tracking deadlines, and researching court records.

The position reports to the Managing Attorney and collaborates with clerks, attorneys, and staff. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years in a managing attorney’s/clerical office with supervisory experience, plus strong PACER/CM-ECF