Staff Manager
Resume:
DUANE A. PEEK
Street Apt. *c
New York, NY
(212-****-*** (home)
(917-****-*** (cell)
*****.****@*****.***
Professional Services Executive
20+ years of experience managing the legal docketing functions associated with an array of practice areas, including: litigation, bankruptcy, trusts & estates, real estate, and corporate and securities. Expert in both CPLR and FRCP. Adept in developing, maintaining and leading an interdisciplinary team handling litigation support directives. Establishes and maintains policies and procedures that guide a leading national law firm in federal, state, and appellate civil practice. Skilled communicator and seasoned presenter. VEDDER PRICE P.C.
Docket Coordinator 2009/ 2013
● Senior staff member responsible for all aspects of the Managing Clerk’s office serving the 150+ lawyers throughout NY, Chicago, and Washington D.C. network.
● Worked closely with associates and partners in on all aspects of litigation strategies and implementation of said strategies within local, state, and federal courts.
● Monitoring and generating reports as to case status.
● Working closely with the courts and outside vendors to ensure effectiveness of the firm and its caseload.
● Training lawyers and staff on systems and new civil procedures. SATTERLEE, STEPHENS BURKE & BURKE LLP
Managing Clerk 2006/ 2008
● Senior staff member responsible for all aspects of managing the docketing functions of the 40+ person firm.
● Worked closely with associates and partners on all aspects of litigation strategies and implementation of said strategies within local, state, and federal courts.
● Monitored cases and generated reports as to any changes, using both traditional and electronic means.
● Liaise with external groups and vendors as well as interior departments to increase the effectiveness of the managing clerk’s office.
SONNENSCHEIN NATH & ROSENTHAL LLP
Docket Manager 2001/ 2006 D ocket Specialist 1998/ 2001 S enior Docket Clerk 1996/1 998
● Key member of senior staff r esponsible for managing the docketing function, serving 150 lawyers of the NY, NJ, and FL offices of this leading AMLAW 100 firm.
● Managed a team of four, and budget of $500k per annum.
● Worked closely with partners on litigation, probate, and bankruptcy strategies and in the preparation of documents filed with state and federal courts.
● Monitored and generated constructive notice of new requirements and technologies, including electronic case filing.
● Trained lawyers and staff on systems and new civil procedures.
● Served on Special Projects administrative committees involving human resources, recruiting, marketing, and the firm’s diversity initiative.
● Liaise with accounting, marketing, administration, recruiting, and secretarial departments for all docketing related matters.
Rogers & Wells 1 995/1996
Senior Managing Clerk
● Reviewed, filed and served documents with state and federal courts throughout the NY metropolitan area.
● Assisted in preparation of documents. Updated and monitored cases using the MA 3000 system. Trained and supervised other clerks in the field.
Sullivan & Cromwell 1 993/1995
Senior Managing Clerk
● Filed and served documents in State and Federal Courts throughout New York and surrounding areas.
● Reviewed and analyzed court files and cases.
● Prepared records on appeal to both State and Federal higher level courts. ●Managed staff of three.
Hughes Hubbard & Reed 1 990/1993
Inter Library Loan Coordinator
● Maintained and updated interl ibrary loan software and database.
● Assisted backup reference and computer onl ine database searches.
● Managed a team of two.
OTHER SKILLS:
Pacer, CourtAlert, EC ourts, MA3000, Lexis/Nexis, various docketing software EDUCATION :
College of Wooster, B.A., 1989 New York
Law School, Sept 1993 June 1995
CERTIFICATION:
New York State Notary Public
PERSONAL: Professional references provided upon request.
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