Managing Clerk Assistant

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Managing Clerk Assistant position in our White Plains, NY office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position Wilson Elser's White Plains office currently seeks a Managing Clerk Assistant. This role is primarily onsite with the possibility of remote work once a week. The Managing Clerk Assistant will learn and perform tasks associated with the filing and service of pleadings and other documents with the Federal, State and Local Courts. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to gain experience with a national law firm. Qualifications Must have a High School diploma Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred Proficiency with MS Office and standard office equipment Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment Must have very strong communication skills Must be able to demonstrate initiative and responsibility Experience using the Courts' ECF (Electronic Filing) Systems Ability to read a court docket Basic understanding of the litigation process, familiar with filing procedure Strong attention to detail and ability to remain focused Ability to work collaboratively with a team of filing professionals Responsibilities Review pleadings to ensure compliance with court rules and communicate necessary changes to attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries; finalize filing details with Court Clerks Perform Federal and State Court e-filings and provide confirmations to attorneys, paralegals and secretaries Coordinate the service of papers on parties and non-parties by outside process servers Proper routing of incoming mail and telephone calls as required Internet research for purposes of retrieving documents, confirming appearances and obtaining general legal and procedural information Why Should You Apply? Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.