Assistant Managing Clerk

Assistant Managing Clerk

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.

• Execute e‑filings in PACER/Next Gen CM/ECF, NYSCEF, and EDDS; coordinate appellate submissions with printers.
• Administer Milana docketing/diary (or similar systems such as Court Alert, 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, Docket Bird/Pacer Pro; monitor rule updates and judges’ practices.
• Liaise with court personnel; communicate with attorneys, paralegals, co‑counsel, and clients.
• Manage attorney admissions/registrations and Next Gen account linking.
• Provide coverage and oversee the Managing Clerk’s Office in the Managing Clerk’s absence; help train/mentor junior staff as needed.

• 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‑filling/docketing platforms: PACER/Next Gen CM/ECF, NYSCEF, EDDS, eTrack, Docket Bird, Pacer Pro, Bloomberg Law.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 4–5 years’ experience in litigation within a Managing Clerk’s Office environment.

• Overtime‑eligible; periodic after‑hours and on‑call coverage during peak filing periods.
• Local travel to New York courts as needed.

At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $95,000.00 to $ annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position.

New York

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Law Practice