Are you an experienced and proactive legal operations leader with a deep understanding of court filings and procedural rules? Our client, a leading Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a highly skilled Managing Clerk to spearhead the establishment and growth of their newly centralized Managing Clerks Office (MCO) across their U.S. offices. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape a firmwide function critical to litigation success.
About the Opportunity:
This key leadership role offers the chance to design, build, and lead the MCO, ensuring compliance with procedural rules, mentoring a team of dedicated docketing professionals, and driving innovation in litigation support services. You will collaborate with practice group leadership and the Office of General Counsel to implement scalable solutions and mitigate procedural risk. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring both operational rigor and innovative thinking, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and lead the MCO function across multiple U.S. offices.
Collaborate with practice group leadership to assess needs and implement scalable solutions.
Partner with the Office of General Counsel to identify and mitigate procedural risk.
Oversee and mentor the Court & Calendar team, delegating responsibilities and developing staff.
Align strategy with the current Senior Manager of Court & Calendar.
Create training programs on civil procedure, e-filing, and jurisdictional requirements.
Generate regular reports on filing activity and deadline compliance.
Manage electronic and physical court filings across federal and state jurisdictions.
Coordinate with local counsel and external filing services.
Maintain current knowledge of procedural rules and filing systems (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF).
Develop standard operating procedures for multi-jurisdictional filings.
Oversee comprehensive calendaring of deadlines, statutes of limitation, and filing schedules.
Lead technology and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Champion process improvements and cross-functional initiatives that enhance legal service delivery.
Evaluate and implement technology and operational upgrades to support litigation practices.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a proactive leader with:
Required Legal Education: A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is mandatory.
4+ years as a Managing Clerk/Attorney OR 8+ years as a Deputy Managing Clerk/Attorney in a multi-office law firm.
Minimum 15 years of hands-on experience with court filings and procedural rules.
Leadership & Supervision: Prior supervisory experience in a legal setting is essential.
Technical Proficiency: Expertise in electronic filing platforms (PACER, NYSCEF) and docketing systems (e.g., CompuLaw, LegalKEY).
Core Skills: Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
Adaptability: Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and remain available after hours as needed.
Stable Resume: Candidates must have a very stable resume (no temp/contract backgrounds).
Location: Open to NY, DC, or LA (Hybrid)
Salary:
$180,000 to $265,000 plus bonus.
Excellent benefits package.
This is a unique opportunity to shape and scale a firmwide function critical to litigation success. If you are a driven leader ready to make a significant impact, apply today!
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