Court Procedures Co-op

Goodwin Procter LLP • Boston, MA

16h

About The Position

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers. As the Court Procedures Co-op, you will train to perform all responsibilities attendant to the Court Procedures Group’s court filings and docketing and calendaring functions. The CP Co-op performs these duties working in the close direction of the Court Procedures Managers and Attorneys.

Requirements

• Working toward a Bachelor’s Degree with a stated intention to pursue a career in the legal field and relevant experience in a law firm setting.
• Quality experience obtained during internships may account for the required experience
• Working knowledge of federal and state judicial systems, litigation support and MS Office experience
• Professional demeanor, superior oral and written communication skills, strong client service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, filing and service of all documents submitted to the Group for filing with courts in all federal and state jurisdictions throughout the U.S
• Docket research and document retrieval
• Assist in the preparation, issuance and service of process and subpoena
• Assist in the initiation of actions both electronically and manually in federal and state courts
• Participate in the Court Procedures Group’s CM/ECF electronic filing rotation by assisting in the maintenance and oversight of the CM/ECF registration process
• Performance of daily court runs to federal and local state courts
• Responsible for providing assistance and support to the Group’s docketing and calendaring system for firm Litigation matters (“Goodwin LED”). In that role, the CP Intern is called upon to assist in project-related tasks at the direction of the LED Manager, including the opening and closing of matter calendars, tracking LED workload and conducting routine CompuLaw /Vision database administration.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level