Managing Clerk Assistant

Wilson Elser

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

$60,000 - $68,000 USD

Full-time position qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

• 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 is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant's race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.