Litigation Calendar & Filings Coordinator

Considine Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal staffing agency in New York is seeking a Managing Clerk to support litigation tasks and manage calendars for the Managing Attorney’s Office. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of court rules, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Responsibilities include overseeing case management, advising attorneys on procedures, and ensuring compliance with filing requirements. A bachelor's degree and relevant experience in a law firm are essential. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of recent experience in a law firm or managing attorney’s office.
• Strong knowledge of NY and federal court rules and filing procedures.
• Familiarity with CourtAlert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support managing attorney in leading office and optimizing workflows.
• Oversee litigation calendar and case management system.
• Advise attorneys on court rules, filing procedures, and deadlines.
• File legal documents electronically in courts.
• Provide training to paralegals and assistants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of court rules

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CourtAlert

PACER

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A legal staffing agency in New York is seeking a Managing Clerk to support litigation tasks and manage calendars for the Managing Attorney’s Office. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of court rules, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Responsibilities include overseeing case management, advising attorneys on procedures, and ensuring compliance with filing requirements. A bachelor's degree and relevant experience in a law firm are essential. Competitive salary offered.