Dorsey & Whitney LLP Hiring for Managing Clerk at New York, NY  Full Time

Responsibilities Include:

– Serve and filing documents, including service of initial process and subsequent papers. Also responsible for accepting service of documents served upon the Firm and for maintenance of appropriate records of these activities.
– Maintain docketing system (using CompuLaw) for all litigation matters.
– Monitor litigation case activity and, when appropriate, contact courts and other attorneys.
– Use knowledge of court rules and procedures as a resource to litigation department attorneys.
– Gather information upon request regarding various court procedures and regularly distribute articles and other information regarding procedure or substantive topics of interest.
– Coordinate charge-backs to clients for filing and service activities as well as outside vendors’ services. This includes maintaining accurate records of activities, processing vendors’ bills in a timely fashion, and incorporating client charge-backs.
– Meet Trial Department attorneys to promote strong working relationships, gather information and identify specific needs within the Department, and establish and implement procedures to accommodate these needs.
– Maintain a list of all attorney registration and bar memberships.
– Prepare simple court documents upon request (e.g., affidavits of service, deposition subpoena).
– Make arrangements for depositions, including process service, conference room reservations, and court reporter scheduling.
– Maintain a supply of legal forms and a sample form file.
– Monitor CLE rules and hours and communicate any changes in compliance requirements.
– If Managing Clerk is an attorney, may represent the Firm in court in certain proceedings, such as adjournments, submission of papers, or other circumstances where court rules require that an admitted attorney appear and an appearance by the attorney responsible for handling the case is unnecessary.

What we’re looking for:

– Bachelor’s degree.
– Significant law firm experience in Managing Clerk’s Office, preferably in management or supervisory capacity.
– Knowledge of New York federal and state court rules and procedures.
– Proficiency with New York State Courts eFiling (NYSCEF), Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF), and Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER).
– Familiarity with the CompuLaw docketing system.
– Excellent organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills, and tact and good judgment in dealing with highly trained professional personnel.
– Ability to assign priorities in order to handle extraordinary situations.
– Analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Discretion in handling confidential material.
– If an attorney, must have law degree and admission to New York bar.

Preferred:

– Paralegal training.
– Notary certification.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave, paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 confidential employee assistance program; and more! (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria).

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

– Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
– Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
– 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
– Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
– Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in New York City only is an annual salary of $89,000 to $119,000.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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