Associate Managing Clerk

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP•Washington, DC

40d•$125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

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. Job Description 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.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s degree required.
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