Managing Clerk

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

Proskauer is seeking a Managing Clerk ( Clerk ), based in the Los Angeles office, to manage the filing process for all court and administrative documents.

The Clerk will work closely with the Managing Attorney to ensure that deadlines are calendared and will assist with ad hoc projects to ensure efficiency in the Managing Attorney’s absence.

• Perform the service and filing of all court and administrative agency documents prepared by the Firm, including electronic filings and commencement of cases
• Coordinate with outside attorney service organizations to respond to various requests (e.g. service of process, document retrieval)
• Conduct research for and retrieval of court and administrative agency documents
• Research for and locate sample court documents to be used by our attorneys as they prepare their papers
• Complete docket and calendar related diary entries using CompuLaw for all court and administrative agency documents served and filed, or received by the Firm
• Assist with the docketing and calendaring of the daily ECF, NYSCEF and other case related notices received by the Firm
• Assist with the submission of emergency orders to show cause in the City, State and Federal courts
• Perform electronic filings of state and federal court and agency documents
• Utilize on-line computer-based research applications such as CourtLink, CourtAlert and PACER
• Have working knowledge of CA state, NY state and federal court rules and procedures, and ability to advise the attorneys when appropriate
• Review court documents prior to filing and explain why a change or edit is necessary
• Speak to court clerks regarding procedural questions and then convey relevant information to our attorneys
• Assist with preparing responses to requests for audit inquiry information in the absence of the Managing Attorney
• Assist with registering attorneys for state and federal court e-filing credentials and ability to troubleshoot and resolve various credentials issues as they arise
• Maintain attorneys’ state and federal court e-filing credentials via internal secure system PAM
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Previous law firm Managing Clerk experience is necessary
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal court rules, including the CPLR, CA state rules, FRCP and FRAP
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment that will utilize their prioritizing and multitasking skills
• Proficient with New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF), CA state court systems, federal court CM / ECF and CompuLaw calendaring system
• Knowledge of CourtLink, CourtAlert, and PACER; PacerPro a plus
• Ability to work overtime as needed

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require).

The anticipated compensation range for this position is$85,000-$115,000.The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.