What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Court Clerk position at SourcePro Search?
SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a Senior Court Clerk with 1-3 years of experience in a Managing Attorney's or Clerk's office, or within a litigation-focused law firm.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This position requires in-office presence 5 days a week during the initial probationary period. After this period, the role will transition to a hybrid model, with 2 days in the office each week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business needs
What You'll Do:
- File and serve, electronically or by other means, papers in state and federal courts throughout the country, including pleadings, motions and discovery papers.
- Review papers before service and filing to ensure compliance with applicable rules, and for correct form, signatures, required filing fees, required number of copies, etc.
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Demonstrate knowledge of CM/ECF, PACER, and NYS Unified Court System. Knowledge of Tyler Technologies e-filing systems and various California electronic filing service providers preferred. Possessing knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, NY Civil Practice Law and Rules, NY Rules of Court, and local practices is preferred.
- Docket and calendar case information on firm’s docketing system as needed. Experience with eDockets and CourtAlert preferred. Access information maintained on the internal electronic docket and calendar - including case history and future filing deadlines.
- Monitor firm matters and cases and litigants of interest through various databases (Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, E-Law).
- Work independently, under pressure, while exhibiting extraordinary attention to detail.
- Display consistent professionalism, courtesy, quality service, and a proactive mindset towards firm attorneys and personnel, as well as external clients and vendors, in all communications, whether written, over the phone, or in person. Strong organizational and collaborative skills needed.
- Communicate with court and agency personnel to ascertain information regarding status of motions and applications; confirm conference and hearing dates online and with court personnel.
What You'll Do:
- 1-3 years of experience working in a Managing Attorney's/Clerk's office or a litigation environment is required.
- Flexibility to work overtime required.