Proskauer Rose LLP · 1 day ago
Assistant Managing Attorney
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expProskauer Rose LLP is a leading global law firm known for its pragmatic and business-savvy approach. They are seeking an Assistant Managing Attorney to support attorneys in the Litigation and Labor & Employment Departments, focusing on docketing, calendaring, and e-filing processes while also managing ad hoc projects and ensuring compliance with court rules.
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Responsibilities
Work with the Managing Attorney and Managing Clerks to oversee all docket-related responsibilities, including calendaring and docketing of active litigations, including assigning these tasks to members of the Managing Attorney’s Office and performing these tasks as needed
Provide advice and analysis on procedural issues in federal and state court cases and administrative proceedings
Assist with attorney and paralegal training regarding court systems, court rules, and the preparation, service and filing of court papers, including communication of new and amended rules and procedures to Firm personnel
Manage e-filing, calendaring, and docketing workload, including by working with other members of the Managing Attorney’s Office to ensure all tasks are assigned and completed
Assist attorneys and staff in all offices with local court proceedings, coordinating service of process and court filings, including liaising with court personnel and local counsel as needed
Maintain up to date knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as well as state and local rules of courts for the Firm’s primary jurisdictions, and research rules and procedures pertaining to other jurisdictions as needed
Ensure exceptional client service levels are achieved in delivery of services to all Firm personnel (including attorneys, paralegals, and staff)
Work with outside attorney service organizations, such as process servers, document retrieval and surety bond companies, and with internal Firm departments, including Knowledge Services and Knowledge Management, to leverage available technologies and evaluate emerging technologies that impact docket management, including calendaring and filing
Work with the Managing Attorney to ensure all documents are compliant with applicable filing rules and guidelines, and all cases are properly calendared and docketed, including implementing internal practice and procedures to improve efficiency
Provide assistance and advice to attorneys and staff concerning electronic case filing issues
Monitor active matters to ensure that events are timely posted on attorney and Firm calendars
Answer procedural questions posed by attorneys, paralegals, and staff
Motivate and develop other Managing Attorney’s Office team members
Assist the Managing Attorney to carry out supervisory responsibilities as needed, including interviewing; training; scheduling, monitoring and approving overtime; budgeting; appraising employee performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems
Assist with registering attorneys for state and federal court e-filing credentials, including, but not limited to NYSCEF and NextGen, and troubleshoot and resolve various credentials issues as they arise
Assist with enrolling attorneys on CourtAlert Vault and maintaining NextGen, NYSCEF, and any other e-filing credentials on Vault and in internal repositories
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and J.D. are required
Must have current New York bar admission
7+ years' experience in managing attorney's office/docketing/clerking role and/or practicing litigation attorney experience
Detailed knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures, with an emphasis on New York practice
Mastery of New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF), federal court CM/ECF and CompuLaw calendaring system, including procedures for filing under seal in New York State and federal courts
Able to prioritize, multitask, and work under pressure
Robust knowledge of PACER, PacerPro, NYSCEF, CourtAlert, Lexis, Westlaw, CompuLaw, and Bloomberg Law
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Excellent client service skills and collaborative mentality; must work as a team player with attorneys, paralegals, staff, other members of the Managing Attorney's Office, and vendors
Ability to inspire and lead teams in fast-paced environments
Preferred
Additional jurisdictions bar admission a plus
Knowledge of other jurisdictions such as Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Illinois, or California state court practice is a plus
Company
Proskauer Rose LLP
Clients turn to Proskauer when a matter demands excellence and innovation.
1001-5000 employees
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