Litigation Docket Clerk

Litigation Docket Clerk

remote type

Onsite

locations

New York

Time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR103237

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Position Summary

Position Summary

Working as part of the tight-knit team, you will be responsible for docketing, calendaring, electronic court filings and other administrative duties of the Managing Clerk’s Department. Although primarily focused on day-to-day operational matters, you will also work across a wide range of projects. You can anticipate unforeseen challenges and will be both resilient and pragmatic in your approach to managing change.

Supporting our Partners, Technical Advisors and Paralegals, you will develop a good understanding of our Litigation Practice.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• The primary objectives of the role are:
• Perform legal docketing utilizing docketing software to generate calendars from court documents, correspondence, rules, and statutes.
• Assist with and handle electronic case filings via CM/ECF, NYSCEF, and other state court filing platforms (including, but not limited to DC, IL, FL, TX, and CA).
• Review documents for service and filing to ensure basic compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Assist with setup of alerts and trackers for W&C cases and cases of interest.
• Retrieve and circulate court forms and W&C samples upon request.
• Coordinate and manage service of process requests, including engaging process servers, updating team on attempts, and circulating affirmation(s) of service upon completion.
• Conduct legal/docket research on court-related databases, websites, and firm’s docketing system.
• Coordinate transcript orders with court reporters.
• Collect, maintain, and update attorney information, such as admission information and login credentials.
• Coordinate retrieval of court documents with internal research team and external vendors.
• Occasional travel to court for hard copy filings.
• Assist with department projects as needed.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will also demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 2 years experience working in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office or comparable environment.

• Ability to handle, prioritize, and complete assignments with competing deadlines.

• Ability to deliver high quality work product and independently follow up and follow through.

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work activities.

• Positive, resourceful, and flexible approach.

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to provide excellent client service.

• NY Salary Range: 66,800 - 100,200

• This role reports to

• Managing Attorney

• Equal Opportunities

• White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

• Benefits at White & Case

• White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

• The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

• The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

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