CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing · 4 hours ago
Docketing Clerk
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expCF Legal Recruiting and Staffing is a top boutique firm seeking a Docketing Clerk to support the Managing Clerk’s Office. The role involves processing docket entries, assisting with filings, maintaining accurate records of litigation deadlines, and ensuring effective communication with attorneys and paralegals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Marc Feigenbaum
Responsibilities
Enter and update docket entries and case information in the firm’s docketing system, CourtAlert
Assist with preparing and submitting electronic and hard-copy filings under supervision
Monitor and review court notices and update corresponding deadlines
Maintain filing records, proof of service documentation, and calendared entries
Notify attorneys and paralegals of upcoming deadlines and court directives
Coordinate service of process, including preparing documents for process servers and tracking completion
Make occasional trips to court to submit paper filings, retrieve filed documents, or obtain clerk certifications as needed
Assist in retrieving filed documents from court systems and responding to attorney requests for case information
Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, converting PDFs, and organizing case materials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
2+ years' experience in a Managing Attorney or Managing Clerk's office of a major law firm
Familiarity with electronic filing platforms (e.g., NYSCEF, PACER/ECF) and docketing systems (CourtAlert preferred)
Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
Ability to manage time-sensitive materials and navigate court environments when handling in-person tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Availability to handle after hours' assignments depending on firm needs
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Must be punctual and reliable
Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm's and client's documentation and information
Ability to work overtime when necessary
Ability to problem solve, think outside of the box to find solutions, and willingness to utilize other areas of the firms resources such as the Library, IT, Word Processing teams
Ability to prioritize multiple competing requests and clearly communicate to pending and incoming request holders expected completion times
Preferred
CourtAlert preferred
Company
CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase