Managing Clerk

Akerman LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Profit Sharing Plan

Transportation Program

Job summary

Akerman LLP in New York seeks an experienced Managing Clerk to support our Litigation Practice Group. This hybrid role requires three days in the office and two days remote, based in New York.

The successful candidate will advise attorneys on court procedures, filing requirements, and deadlines, while supporting matters across the firm's national platform.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in litigation support, docketing, calendaring, or court filings.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state court filing systems (CM/ECF, PACER, NYSCEF).
• Strong knowledge of New York and New Jersey court procedures.
• Experience with Delaware filings (Chancery) preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple jurisdictions and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to attorneys and staff regarding court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and electronically file legal documents in federal, state, and local courts, primarily in New York and New Jersey.
• Support Delaware court filings and filings in other jurisdictions nationwide as needed.
• Monitor court rule changes and advise legal teams regarding procedural updates.
• Partner with the firm's docketing team to ensure accurate calendaring, deadline management, and risk mitigation.
• Train and support litigation assistants and docketing personnel to promote consistency and compliance with firm procedures.
• Maintain accurate filing, docketing, and reporting records.

Skills

Litigation support

Docketing & calendaring

Court procedures

Independent work & prioritization

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

NYSCEF

CourtAlert

CompuLaw

American LegalNet

Job description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.

Akerman's New York office seeks an experienced Managing Clerk to support our Litigation Practice Group. This hybrid position is based in New York and requires three days in the office and two days remote. The successful candidate will serve as a key resource to attorneys and staff on court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines while supporting matters across the firm's national platform.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to attorneys and staff regarding court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and electronically file legal documents in federal, state, and local courts, primarily in New York and New Jersey.
• Support Delaware court filings and filings in other jurisdictions nationwide as needed.
• Monitor court rule changes and advise legal teams regarding procedural updates.
• Partner with the firm's docketing team to ensure accurate calendaring, deadline management, and risk mitigation.
• Train and support litigation assistants and docketing personnel to promote consistency and compliance with firm procedures.
• Maintain accurate filing, docketing, and reporting records.

Qualifications

• Previous Managing Clerk or Assistant Managing Clerk experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in litigation support, docketing, calendaring, or court filings.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state court filing systems, including CM/ECF, PACER, NYSCEF, and similar e-filing platforms.
• Strong knowledge of New York and New Jersey court procedures.
• Experience with Delaware state and federal court filings, including the Delaware Court of Chancery, is strongly preferred.
• Experience handling filings across multiple jurisdictions nationwide is a plus.
• Proficiency with CourtAlert, CompuLaw, American LegalNet, or similar docketing systems.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across departments.

Why Join Akerman?

• Play a critical role in the firm's litigation operations.
• Work alongside leading attorneys and litigation professionals across the country.
• Join a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values expertise and professional growth.

Job Type: Full-Time; Monday - Friday (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $153,000 annually; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Bonus: Discretionary holiday bonus

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Transportation Program

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE