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Dechert LLP · 2 months ago

Assistant Managing Clerk

New York

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

4+ years exp

Dechert LLP is seeking an experienced Assistant Managing Clerk to support their Managing Clerk’s Office and Litigation practice groups. This role is essential for ensuring precise filings, calendaring, and court operations, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Execute e-filings in PACER/NextGen CM/ECF, NYSCEF, and EDDS; coordinate appellate submissions with printers

Administer Milana docketing/diary (or similar systems such as CourtAlert, Compulaw); ensure accurate case records and calendaring

Process incoming court filings: receive, review, docket, and calendar deadlines

Review outgoing filings for procedural and format compliance; prepare service via hand-service vendors, e-service, and overnight delivery

Research court procedures and dockets using PACER, Bloomberg Law, eTrack, DocketBird/PacerPro; monitor rule updates and judges’ practices

Liaise with court personnel; communicate with attorneys, paralegals, co-counsel, and clients

Manage attorney admissions/registrations and NextGen account linking

Provide coverage and oversee the Managing Clerk’s Office in the Managing Clerk’s absence; help train/mentor junior staff as needed

Qualification

E-filing platformsDocketing systemsCourt procedures knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsIndependent work

Required

4+ years in a Managing Clerk's Office, including some supervisory/lead experience

Deep knowledge of federal and New York state court procedures, filing and service requirements (SDNY/EDNY, NYS trial and appellate courts)

Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction; strong judgment under pressure and tight deadlines

Exceptional organization, attention to detail, proofreading, and research skills

Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative and client-focused

Proficiency with Milana (or similar docketing/diary tools), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), and iManage

Hands-on experience with e-filing/docketing platforms: PACER/NextGen CM/ECF, NYSCEF, EDDS, eTrack, DocketBird, PacerPro, Bloomberg Law

Bachelor's degree and/or 4–5 years' experience in litigation within a Managing Clerk's Office environment

Company

Dechert LLP

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Dechert is the law firm that helps business leaders lead.

Founded in 1875

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.dechert.com/

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