Save JobEmail Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOpportunity to join one of the leading plaintiff's firms in the United StatesExcellent work/life balanceAbout Our ClientLeading plaintiff's law firm in the United States known for exposing corporate misconduct.Job DescriptionPrimary Job Functions, Under the Supervision of the Managing Clerk:Docket and calendar all court-related and discovery papers utilizing the Firm's designated docketing system (Compulaw)Review and audit court filed/docketed documents and calculate return dates and deadlinesReview court papers prior to filing for compliance with applicable court rulesAssist with the electronic filings in federal and state courts in various jurisdictions, as well as arbitration associationsMonitor case progress, retrieve court filings, decisions and orders, obtain docket updates, and communicate case status changes to responsible attorneys and legal assistantsReview filings for compliance with court rules and proceduresCoordinate service of process with process serversAssist attorneys with federal court and pro hac vice admissionsMaintain attorney electronic filing credential databaseLiaison with court personnel, process servers, and outside vendorsOther responsibilities as they are assigned from time to timeMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantSkills and Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree required and a minimum of three-five years of relevant experience in a law firm's Managing Attorney's Office or docketing departmentProficient in using rules-based docketing and calendaring software (e.g., Compulaw, DocketBird, or equivalent)Knowledge of electronic filing procedures in both federal and New York state courts, and other state/jurisdictionsProficient in searching and retrieving information from court-related databases (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF, Bloomberg Law, CourtAlert, Westlaw, Lexis, DocketBird) and other online sources of case informationProficient knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules and proceduresWhat's on OfferFlexible work schedule, generous benefits package, laid back firm culture.ContactAlyssa BonavitaQuote job refJN-032023-5981618Job summarySectorLegalSub SectorLegal Secretary/Support StaffIndustryBusiness ServicesLocationNew YorkContract TypePermanentConsultant nameAlyssa BonavitaJob ReferenceJN-032023-5981618Job NatureHybrid working
