King & Spalding

Managing Clerk

King & Spalding$135K — $155K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience in litigation support, court filings, and service processes.
  • Working knowledge of federal and New York state court procedures, including FRCP and CPLR.
  • Strong attention to detail; ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume environment.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with attorneys and court personnel.
  • Ability to work across multiple practice groups and shift priorities as needed.
  • Proficiency with e-filing systems and docketing workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Support litigation workflows by reviewing and coordinating litigation-related documents.
  • Prepare routine notices and court forms using approved templates.
  • Coordinate service of documents and maintain related records.
  • Complete e-filing and coordinate physical filings across jurisdictions.
  • Communicate with court clerks to facilitate filings and resolve issues.
  • Request apostilles and obtain court documents when necessary.
  • Maintain attorney e-filing accounts and system requirements.
  • Provide support for attorney appearances and procedural compliance.
  • Docket court dates and deadlines in the firm's system for risk management.
  • Partner with paralegals to coordinate litigation and administrative tasks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plan.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
  • 401(k) plan and profit sharing.
  • Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Managing Clerk to join the Managing Attorney's Office in the New York office as a risk-management and litigation-operations resource. The role supports attorneys across practice groups by helping ensure timely, accurate, and compliant filings; consistent litigation workflow; and adherence to court and agency requirements and deadlines. The position reports to the Managing Attorney. The role is based in the New York City office and primarily supports NYC matters, with flexibility to assist other offices as operational needs require. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Support litigation workflows across practice groups by reviewing, processing, and coordinating litigation-related documents. • Prepare routine notices and complete standard court and agency forms using approved templates and procedures. • Coordinate and execute service of documents, includingservice of process, andmaintainrelated records. • Complete e-filing acrossjurisdictionsand coordinate in-person/physical filings where required. • Communicate with court clerks and court staff as needed tofacilitatefilings, obtain procedural information, and resolve administrative issues. • Request apostilles and certifications; obtain court documents, orders, and filed-stamped copies from courts and agencies. • Helpmaintainattorney e-filing accounts and related system requirements (credentials, registration updates, and access needs). • Provide procedural support for attorney appearances, including pro hac vice admissions. • Partner with paralegals and Legal Practice Assistants to coordinate litigation and administrative tasks across practice groups. • Support attorney onboarding/offboarding related to litigation systems and procedural compliance (documentation, access, and process guidance). • Docket court dates and deadlines in the firm’s docketing system and support deadline tracking as part of the MAO’s risk-management function. • Apply working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, New York CPLR, and applicable local rules to promoteaccurate,timely, and compliant litigation operations. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’sdegree required. • 5+ years of experience in litigation support, court filings, and service processes (law firm or legal department environment preferred). • Working knowledge of federal and New York state court procedures, including FRCP, CPLR, and local rules. • Strong attention to detail; ability to manage deadlines andmaintainaccurate records in a high-volume environment. • Ability to communicate professionally with attorneys, staff, and court personnel. • Ability to work across multiple practice groups and shift priorities based on operational needs. • Proficiencywith e-filing systems and docketing workflows; ability to learn firm systems quickly. The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program. Pay Transparency Range: $135,000-$155,000 The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

About King & Spalding

Celebrating more than 125 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 800 lawyers in 17 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm also represents hundreds of clients with new ventures and mid-sized companies in emerging industries.

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