CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing · 6 hours ago
Assistant Managing Clerk
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expCF Legal Recruiting and Staffing is a leading international Am Law 20 firm, and they are seeking an Assistant Managing Clerk to support their Managing Attorney’s office in NYC. The role involves ensuring accurate court filings and managing litigation deadlines while coordinating with attorneys and court personnel.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Mandy Rigby
Responsibilities
Assist with the review, preparation, and electronic filing of legal documents in federal, state, and appellate courts
Monitor and manage litigation deadlines and maintain an accurate calendaring system
Provide guidance to legal staff on court rules and filing procedures
Coordinate service of process, including subpoenas and notices
Liaise with court personnel and external vendors (e.g., process servers, court runners)
Stay current on changes to court rules and filing procedures and ensure team compliance
Support the Managing Clerk in all aspects of the department’s responsibilities
Maintain records of court filings and other important legal documents
Qualification
Required
Experience working in a managing attorney's or managing clerk's office
Deep understanding of court procedures, filings, and litigation support
Assist with the review, preparation, and electronic filing of legal documents in federal, state, and appellate courts
Monitor and manage litigation deadlines and maintain an accurate calendaring system
Provide guidance to legal staff on court rules and filing procedures
Coordinate service of process, including subpoenas and notices
Liaise with court personnel and external vendors (e.g., process servers, court runners)
Stay current on changes to court rules and filing procedures and ensure team compliance
Support the Managing Clerk in all aspects of the department's responsibilities
Maintain records of court filings and other important legal documents
Experience with CompuLaw, eDockets, Milana or CourtAlert calendaring systems
Proficiency in court filing systems (e.g., NYSCEF, ECF, PACER), Microsoft Office Suite, and docketing/calendaring software (e.g., CompuLaw, Milana, eDockets or CourtAlert)
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local court rules and filing protocols
Excellent organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Proactive approach
Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment
Computer and tech savvy
3–5 years of experience in a Managing Clerk's Office or equivalent litigation support function at a law firm
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Legal studies background is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
Lifestyle Spending Account
Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
Retirement Plan Consulting
Anniversary Bonus Program
Professional Development Programs
Transportation and Commuter Benefits
International Travel Insurance
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
Prepaid Legal Insurance
Employee Discounts
And More!
Company
CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase