Docketing Clerk

Job Description

Litigation Docket Clerk | Plona Partners

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Plona Partners, located in Midtown NY, with a hybrid work schedule of 2-3 days a week in the office. Plona Partners is recognized as a Top 5 Midsize Law Firm and an AmLaw100 Firm, specializing in litigation. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely management of legal procedures and filings, providing essential support to attorneys and staff within the firm’s litigation practice. The Docketing Clerk plays a vital part in maintaining compliance with court rules and efficient workflow.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Midtown NY
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Mission: This person ensures legal procedural compliance and workflow efficiency by accurately managing court filings, discovery, and calendared events.
• Tech Stack: Firm’s calendar tool, ECF logins

What You’ll Actually Do
• Procedural Guidance: Advise attorneys and staff on Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice.
• Document Management: File and service, electronically or by other means, various legal papers in state and federal courts.
• Docketing & Calendaring: Perform essential docketing and calendaring tasks using the firm’s dedicated calendar tool for court filings, discovery, and other papers.
• Vendor Coordination: Work directly with vendors to secure court files, facilitate process serving, and obtain other litigation-related support.
• Database Maintenance: Maintain and update electronic databases, including ECF logins and form files, to ensure current and accurate information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Core domain knowledge in Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and practice within a litigation context.
• Experience: Practical experience with electronic and traditional filing and service of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery papers.
• Skills: Proficiency in docketing and calendaring, familiarity with electronic court filing systems (ECF), and the ability to effectively communicate procedural information.