What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Managing Clerk position at dechert?
Dechert LLP seeks an experienced, organized, and independent Assistant Managing Clerk to support our Managing Clerk’s Office and Litigation practice groups. This role is critical to precise, efficient filings, calendaring, and court operations. The position is based in New York, requires overtime during peak filing periods. Job Description Key Responsibilities Execute e-filings in PACER/NextGen CM/ECF, NYSCEF, and EDDS; coordinate appellate submissions with printers. Administer Milana docketing/diary (or similar systems such as CourtAlert, Compulaw); ensure accurate case records and calendaring. Process incoming court filings: receive, review, docket, and calendar deadlines. Review outgoing filings for procedural and format compliance; prepare service via hand-service vendors, e-service, and overnight delivery. Research court procedures and dockets using PACER, Bloomberg Law, eTrack, DocketBird/PacerPro; monitor rule updates and judges’ practices. Liaise with court personnel; communicate with attorneys, paralegals, co-counsel, and clients. Manage attorney admissions/registrations and NextGen account linking. Provide coverage and oversee the Managing Clerk’s Office in the Managing Clerk’s absence; help train/mentor junior staff as needed. Knowledge, Skills & Attributes 4 years in a Managing Clerk’s Office, including some supervisory/lead experience. Deep knowledge of federal and New York state court procedures, filing and service requirements (SDNY/EDNY, NYS trial and appellate courts). Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction; strong judgment under pressure and tight deadlines. Exceptional organization, attention to detail, proofreading, and research skills. Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative and client-focused. Proficiency with Milana (or similar docketing/diary tools), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), and iManage. Hands-on experience with e-filing/docketing platforms: PACER/NextGen CM/ECF, NYSCEF, EDDS, eTrack, DocketBird, PacerPro, Bloomberg Law. Education Bachelor’s degree and/or 4–5 years’ experience in litigation within a Managing Clerk’s Office environment. Additional Details Overtime-eligible; periodic after-hours and on-call coverage during peak filing periods. Local travel to New York courts as needed. Additional Job Description At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $95,000.00 to $110,000.00 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position. Location(s) New York Time Type Full time Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. Dechert is a global firm of extraordinary people who apply legal knowledge, business insight and practical know-how to serve each other and our clients. We value openness, communication, integrity and honesty, thriving on the individual and collaborative efforts that are essential to producing excellent results. At Dechert, we are committed to attracting a diverse group of highly talented individuals from all sources, regardless of background. We seek to hire men and women with sharp minds, a passion for learning and the skills to deliver a level of client service that is distinctively Dechert. Dechert is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. We are proud of our firm and want everyone to feel welcome with an equal opportunity to excel. Please use our online careers portal to be considered for current positions. Dechert participates in the E-Verify program. For additional information on this program, click here. By navigating this website and applying for positions with Dechert LLP, you accept that we will process your personal data as explained in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. Please click here to read the Privacy Notice. Thank you for your interest in Dechert. https://www.dechert.com/data-protection-privacy-notice.html California Applicants (CCPA). Please click and read the Privacy Notice. https://www.dechert.com/careers/ccpa.html
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000
