Morgan Lewis

Managing Clerk

Morgan Lewis$106K — $170K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required;
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience;
  • Proficient in court-related databases (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF);
  • Hands-on experience with calendaring software (e.g., CompuLaw);
  • Familiarity with federal, state, and local court systems and rules;
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and organizational skills;
  • Notary certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and manage the litigation docket for multiple locations;
  • Ensure compliance by recording all procedural deadlines accurately;
  • Advise attorneys on court rules and practices;
  • Coordinate legal services outside the firm, such as service of process;
  • Generate and provide docket reports to legal staff;
  • Monitor case status and communicate updates to attorneys;
  • Manage electronic filings while staying current with filing rules.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage with a selection of plans;
  • Health care reimbursement accounts;
  • Domestic partner coverage;
  • Parental leave available;
  • Generous vacation and holiday leave;
  • Life and accident insurance included;
  • Income protection measures like sick leave and disability coverage.
Full Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support 6 Operations, the Managing Clerk in the Legal Practice Support Department supports the Firm 6s multiple litigation-facing practice group/attorneys on federal, state, and local court customs, procedural issues/strategies and practical aspects of pending cases. Based in the New York office, the Managing Clerk is a member of the firm 6s Litigation Docket team and is a working docketing specialist, maintaining a litigation docket for the New York and Princeton offices and ensuring that all incoming documents are calendared timely and accurately. Additionally, the Managing Clerk will be a resource for the firm 6s litigation docketing clerks and specialists in problem solving, research, answering questions and training.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements.This position will reside in our New York office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime required.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains litigation docket.

  • Ensures compliance and records all incoming and outgoing documents in docket database and accurately calculates and records procedural deadlines and due dates.

  • Advise attorneys on state, local, and federal court rules including court practices. May assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Firmwide Litigation Docketing system maintenance policies and best practices.

  • Manage and coordinate legal services required outside the firm such as service of process, retrieval of documents, etc.

  • Programs, runs, prints, and delivers docket reports and ad hoc reports to attorneys, legal secretaries, and legal staff.

  • Monitors cases in state and federal courts, government and administrative agencies on all active matters; monitors actions in computerized databases, including, but not limited to eTracks and Courtalert.com. Obtains decisions and orders, obtains docket updates and communicates case status changes to responsible attorneys.

  • Verifies docket database accuracy through spot checks, verification of docket entries from incoming mail and by other means.

  • Responsible for electronic filings in assigned courts. Must be familiar with and keep up to date on all filing rules, procedures, and judge's individual practices.

  • Manages all case 6specific information in responsible jurisdictions.

  • Acts as liaison with court personneland establishes and maintains good working relations with court personnel including process servers and couriers.

  • Responds to procedural inquiries and questions, including court research at the direction of attorneys, paralegals and business services colleagues.

  • May assist in the development and implementation of Litigation Docketing procedures and training of Litigation Docket clerks and specialists.

  • Assists in recruiting process for new Litigation Docket clerks and specialists including interviewing and new hire training.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; and

  • Minimum five (5) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

  • Effectively communicates and presents information, as well as responds to procedural inquiries and questions from attorneys and staff.

  • Proficient in searching and retrieving information from court 6related databases (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF, CourtAlert.com and Bloomberg) and other on 6line sources of case information.

  • Hands 6on experience with rules 6based calendaring software (e.g., CompuLaw or ProLaw).

  • Must be highly familiar with litigation practice and able to quickly and accurately determine which filings and documents trigger future deadlines.

  • Demonstrated familiarity with federal, state and local court systems, including electronic filing systems (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF).

  • Demonstrated familiarity with Manhattan and New York Civil Practice Law 6 Rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

  • Obtaining certificates of good standing for attorneys from various jurisdictions.

  • Notary preferred.

  • Arrange for legalization of documents for use in foreign countries.

  • Maintain a database of commonly used forms and precedents.

  • Assist attorneys with administration of their PACER and NYSCEF accounts.

  • Planning/organizational skills.

  • Problem solving skills.

  • Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.

Benefits / Why Join Us

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical coverage, with a variety of plans

  • Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts

  • Domestic partner coverage

  • Parental leave

  • Vacation and holiday leave

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting 3Careers. 4

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For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this position is: $106,600.00 - $170,500.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an 3at-will position 4 and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

About Morgan Lewis

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a global law firm. It provides legal services in areas such as antitrust, corporate, finance, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, public finance, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, tax, and trusts and estates. The firm serves clients in a variety of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, and technology. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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