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The Oneil Search Group

Managing Law Clerk

The Oneil Search Group, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Clerk or Docket Specialist experience in an Attorney or in a Managing Clerk office, or equivalent experience dealing directly with the courts, is required; civil litigation legal assistant/paralegal or experience is a plus Bachelor's degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill Prior experience in a law firm Excellent working knowledge of civil procedures, court procedures, and rules of all Federal, State, and Local courts Proficiency with New York State Courts eFiling (NYSCEF), Federal court (CM/ECF) and all state court electronic filing systems Proficiency with Pacer; PacerPro; Lexis/Nexis; Westlaw; CompuLaw, ProLaw, CourtAlert; CourtLink; MA3000; Microsoft Suite (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook); Adobe Acrobat, Service Now Experience with complex commercial litigation Willingness to adapt and learn new technology, software applications, and upgrades Excellent grammar, proofreading, and superior organizational skills required Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients, attorneys, and staff members and other business contacts are required Ability to communicate and handle stressful situations in a professional, calm, courteous manner Flexibility to work overtime is essential Strong organizational skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Highly developed skills in time and task management Highly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm's work product and client service Strong interpersonal communication Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others Must be flexible to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and able to work under tight deadlines Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work independently, under pressure, while exhibiting extraordinary attention to detail Post-collegiate level writing and oral communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities Must be able to plan, organize, and complete multiple related activities Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and email Proficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document retention databases for performance of fact and legal research and effective management of complex evidence and case files

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