Amerit Consulting · 6 hours ago
Legal Clerk
New York, NY
Contract
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$35/hr - $35/hrAmerit Consulting is a fast-growing staffing and consulting firm, and they are seeking a Legal Clerk to support their legal team. The role involves managing calendars, e-filing, and assisting with various legal administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Gurjant (Gary) Singh
Responsibilities
Docket/calendar clerks manage lawyers' calendars for conferences, depositions, motions, trials, filing deadlines, docket appearances, Examinations before Trial, and discovery response and demand deadlines
They also manage and track case files and seek due diligence materials in advance of deadlines
Candidates must have an understanding of court rules and orders, calendar and docket database management experience, an understanding of legal terminology specific to the practice (EBTs, Motions, Answers, Litigation), proficiency in basic legal research, and excellent computer skills
MS Office
E-filing (motions, answers, EBTs, Orders)
Law Manager or similar document repository program experience (please list the program)
Multi-tasking
Communication
Comfortable with phone and email communication
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree
Ability to cover EBTs, E-Filing, Motions, Orders, Dates, and Calendars
Knowledge of how to E-file in document repository systems (Law Manager, soon to be Litify)
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to handle high volume email requests and potentially phone calls
Experience in checking Dates and heavy calendaring in the Law Manager system
Ability to multi-task at a high level
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high volume
Ability to work in a desk/office setting
Some experience and related knowledge/understanding of legal terminology
Understanding of court rules and orders
Calendar and docket database management experience
Proficiency in basic legal research
Excellent computer skills
Communication skills
Comfortable with phone and email communication
Preferred
Entry level/junior paralegal looking to expand their knowledge of the administrative part of legal work
Company
Amerit Consulting
Amerit Consulting is a staffing and recruiting company that offers temporary staffing and payrolling services.
Founded in 2002
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ian Wagemann
President, CEO
Recent News
2023-03-15
2022-07-12
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