What are the responsibilities and job description for the Docket Clerk position at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP?
Overview
Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. We have 16 offices in major financial centers around the world, but we operate as a single, integrated global partnership and not as a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than 50 countries.
Since 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions, and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen, and a human touch.
The Managing Attorney’s Office (MAO) supports and assists the firm’s practice groups – primarily the Litigation Group – on court-related matters. The MAO’s primary responsibilities include filing and serving all litigation papers, monitoring pending court cases, tracking litigation deadlines, researching and retrieving court documents and public records, and providing guidance on court rules and procedures. Together with the Managing Attorney and Senior Docket Clerk, the Docket Clerk role, an entry-level position, assists with the day-to-day operations in the MAO. The hours for the position are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.
Responsibilities
- Serving and filing litigation papers electronically and by hand
- Docketing court documents and tracking deadlines for the firm’s active court cases
- Monitoring cases of interest, both in court and through various databases including PACER and various state court databases
- Retrieving documents from local federal and state courts and government offices
- Obtaining legalizations for documents for use in foreign countries
- Interacting with court personnel and attorneys
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as experience is gained in the position
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with a strong academic record required
- Strong academic background and willing to work for at least 2 years
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to work independently and also be a team player
- Discrete in handling confidential information
- Must be flexible to work overtime as needed
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Previous legal internship a plus
The estimated base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $54,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This role is non-exempt, meaning it is overtime pay eligible.
Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Benefits
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Salary : $50,000 - $54,000