Peter C. Merani PC Attorneys at Law · 1 month ago
Office Manager & Chief Calendar Clerk
Peter C. Merani PC Attorneys at Law is a fast-paced litigation firm focused on insurance defense and civil litigation across New York and New Jersey. They are seeking an experienced Office Manager & Chief Calendar Clerk to oversee the firm’s administrative operations and ensure compliance with legal calendars and deadlines.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Maintain and oversee the firm’s master legal calendar
Calculate and verify deadlines pursuant to court rules and service methods
Implement dual-calendar and redundancy safeguards
Monitor upcoming deadlines and issue reminders and escalations
Coordinate court appearances and adjournments
Oversee calendaring related to NYSCEF, EDDS, and other portals
Ensure service-based deadlines are recalculated accurately
Oversee daily office operations and administrative staff
Develop and enforce office procedures and workflows
Coordinate onboarding and staff coverage
Administer calendaring and case management systems
Maintain written SOPs and compliance documentation
Act as central accountability points for deadline integrity
Escalate risks to firm leadership
Qualification
Required
5+ years law firm experience with calendaring responsibility
Strong knowledge of litigation timelines and court rules