Managing Clerk

Location: Open to New York (NY), Washington, D.C. (DC), or Los Angeles (LA)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary: $180,000 – $265,000 + Bonus

Benefits: Excellent

Guarantee Period: 90 days

Our client, a prestigious Am Law 100 firm, is seeking an experienced Managing Clerk to lead and expand a newly centralized Managing Clerk’s Office (MCO) across its U.S. locations. This key leadership position will oversee all aspects of court filings, ensure procedural compliance, mentor docketing professionals, and drive innovation in litigation support services.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a Managing or Deputy Managing Clerk/Attorney, with broad jurisdictional expertise and demonstrated leadership in docketing and litigation support.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operations

Design and lead the MCO function across multiple offices

Collaborate with practice group leadership to assess needs and implement scalable solutions

Partner with the Office of General Counsel to identify and mitigate procedural risks

Oversee and mentor the Court & Calendar team, delegate responsibilities, and support staff development

Align strategy with the current Senior Manager of Court & Calendar

Develop training programs on civil procedure, e-filing, and jurisdictional requirements

Produce regular reports on filing activity and deadline compliance

Court Filings & Procedural Support

Manage electronic and physical court filings across federal and state jurisdictions

Coordinate with local counsel and external filing vendors

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedural rules and filing platforms (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF)

Develop and implement standard operating procedures for multi-jurisdictional filings

Calendar & Compliance

Oversee comprehensive calendaring of deadlines, statutes of limitation, and filing schedules

Lead initiatives to improve technology and processes, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy

Innovation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Champion process improvement efforts and cross-functional initiatives that enhance legal service delivery

Evaluate and implement technological and operational upgrades to support the firm’s litigation practices

Qualifications

JD required

4+ years as a Managing Clerk/Attorney, or 8+ years as a Deputy Managing Clerk/Attorney at a multi-office law firm

At least 15 years of hands-on experience with court filings and procedural rules

Proven supervisory experience in a legal environment

Expertise in electronic filing systems (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF) and docketing software (e.g., CompuLaw, LegalKEY)

Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities, perform under pressure, and remain available after hours when needed

This is a unique opportunity to shape and scale a firmwide function critical to litigation success. The firm seeks a proactive, strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings both operational excellence and innovation to litigation support.

Note: A JD degree, supervisory experience, and a stable employment history are required. Candidates with a background in temp/contract roles will not be considered.