Job Description

Weil seeks the best and brightest talent to join our Administrative Staff team. Our employees are the future of Weil so we invest in their training and development. Our environment embraces and encourages positive-minded professionals who seek to be challenged and acquire knowledge and skills in an atmosphere built on teamwork. Highly skilled and knowledgeable Administrative Staff assist our attorneys in successfully meeting and exceeding client needs and are vital to the overall success of the Firm.

Supports all clerk activity. Provides expertise and guidance to attorneys on litigation docketing, court rulings and procedures. May assist with the daily operations of Docket and Court Services department when needed.

Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions:

• Docket litigation deadlines for regional offices / jurisdictions

• Perform substantive e-filings

• Assist with audits / project

• Answer deadline based docketing questions

• Manage / maintain department / firm databases

• Manage / maintain case monitoring services

• Any additional responsibilities as required by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Managing Clerk’s Office or Managing Attorney’s Office, including experience answering questions about formatting of court papers and filing protocols

• Understanding of docketing- and filing-related technologies (e.g., CourtAlert, Bloomberg Law; are familiar with the CPLR, State and Federal e-filling platforms, Uniform Civil Rules including the Rules of the Commercial Division, FRCP, and FRAP

• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines

• Organization, project management, and flexibility

• Confidentiality

• Perform high level research that will be reported to attorneys

• Keep up to date on any changes in court procedures and communicate them to other personnel in the Managing Attorney’s Office

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite - specifically, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook and PowerPoint

• Prior experience in a law firm is highly preferred

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Estimated salary range is $125,000 - $135,000. This position is bonus eligible. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position requires flexibility to work extended hours and/or participate in a rotating shift schedule as needed to support attorney workflow and filing deadlines

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays.

All decisions affecting employment at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays. All decisions affecting employment at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.