Senior Managing Clerk

Scion Staffing, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is conducting a search for a Senior Managing Clerk on behalf of a highly regarded international law firm in New York City.

This full-time, hybrid role supports a busy litigation practice through case management, court rules expertise, and docket administration. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing clerks or litigation docketing, deep knowledge of New York State and Federal Civil Procedure, and strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Managing Clerk or litigation docketing role.
• Strong knowledge of New York State and Federal Civil Procedure.
• Experience managing litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Law degree or equivalent education in civil procedure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation dockets and maintain accurate case information, deadlines, and court calendars.
• Monitor court rules updates and communicate procedural changes to attorneys.
• Prepare memoranda on statutory and rule changes affecting litigation.
• Coordinate with court personnel and vendors for filings and retrieval of documents.
• Maintain judge profiles, local court rules, and litigation references.
• Generate attorney calendars, deadline reports, and case reminders.
• Administer docketing systems and calendaring of deadlines.
• Monitor developments in pending matters and inform legal teams.
• Support attorneys with court filings and best practices.

Skills

Docket management

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Docketing software

Legal research resources

Job description

Scion Staffing is conducting a search for a Senior Managing Clerk on behalf of a highly regarded international law firm. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity based in New York City, supporting a busy litigation practice through case management, court rules expertise, and docket administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation dockets and maintain accurate case information, deadlines, and court calendars
• Monitor federal and state court rules and communicate procedural updates to attorneys
• Prepare memoranda regarding statutory and rule changes affecting litigation practice
• Coordinate with court personnel and external vendors for filings, service of process, and retrieval of court documents
• Maintain judge profiles, local court rules, and litigation reference materials
• Generate attorney calendars, deadline reports, and case reminders
• Administer litigation docketing systems and ensure accurate calendaring of procedural deadlines
• Monitor developments in pending litigation matters and communicate relevant updates to legal teams
• Support attorneys with court filing procedures and litigation best practices

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in a Managing Clerk or litigation docketing function within a law firm
• Thorough knowledge of New York State and Federal Civil Procedure
• Experience managing litigation calendars and court deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with attorneys, court personnel, and vendors
• Familiarity with litigation docketing software and legal research resources
• Law degree or equivalent education in federal and state civil procedure is preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary ranging from $150,000-$195,000, depending on experience.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays.

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.