Managing Clerk Assistant
About The Position
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Managing Clerk Assistant position in our White Plains, NY office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. Wilson Elser's White Plains office currently seeks a Managing Clerk Assistant. This role is primarily onsite with the possibility of remote work once a week. The Managing Clerk Assistant will learn and perform tasks associated with the filing and service of pleadings and other documents with the Federal, State and Local Courts. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to gain experience with a national law firm.
Requirements
- Must have a High School diploma
- Proficiency with MS Office and standard office equipment
- Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
- Must have very strong communication skills
- Must be able to demonstrate initiative and responsibility
- Experience using the Courts' ECF (Electronic Filing) Systems
- Ability to read a court docket
- Basic understanding of the litigation process, familiar with filing procedure
- Strong attention to detail and ability to remain focused
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of filing professionals
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Review pleadings to ensure compliance with court rules and communicate necessary changes to attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries; finalize filing details with Court Clerks
- Perform Federal and State Court e-filings and provide confirmations to attorneys, paralegals and secretaries
- Coordinate the service of papers on parties and non-parties by outside process servers
- Proper routing of incoming mail and telephone calls as required
- Internet research for purposes of retrieving documents, confirming appearances and obtaining general legal and procedural information
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
