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Docketing & Court Filing Clerk
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Docketing & Court Filing Clerk | Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, United States. Davis Polk is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board, handling the most challenging legal and business matters for clients. This role is essential for ensuring accurate court document entry, managing electronic and in-person court filings, and tracking critical case deadlines, thereby providing crucial support to the firm’s litigation operations.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, United States
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely processing of all court-related documents and deadlines to support litigation matters.
• Tech Stack: CM/ECF, NYSCEF, ACMS, CourtAlert
What You’ll Actually Do
• Filing Management: Accurately enter and maintain court filings in the Firm’s docketing database.
• Deadline Tracking: Calculate and track all litigation deadlines in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Case Monitoring: Monitor court dockets and activity to identify important case developments and updates.
• Compliance and Submission: Review documents for compliance prior to filing and handle electronic and in-person court submissions.
• Procedural Guidance: Provide guidance to internal teams on court procedures, local rules, and individual judges’ rules.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, providing foundational knowledge for litigation support and court operations.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in a Managing Attorney’s Office, proficient in electronic filing using CM/ECF, NYSCEF, and ACMS, and experience using CourtAlert or comparable docketing software.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules and procedures, meticulous attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
