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Overview
This is a senior attorney role focusing on procedural analysis in state and federal courts, reviewing filings for form and content, and providing guidance on litigation court rules, civil procedure, filing, and deadline calculations. The firm maintains a firm-wide litigation calendar and docketing oversight across regional offices.
Base pay range
$310,000.00 / yr - $400,000.00 / yr
Compensation
Estimated salary range is $310,000 - $400,000 annually plus bonus
Required status
The Managing Attorney will be responsible for providing the firm with a high level of procedural analysis in state and federal courts, reviewing filings as to form and content, and providing expertise and guidance to attorneys on litigation court rules, civil procedure, filing, and calculating deadlines. Work closely with and provide oversight to the regional offices to ensure compliance with procedural rules and firm wide litigation calendar and case docketing.
Responsibilities
Provide direction to and collaborate with other members of the Managing Attorney's Office to maintain litigation docket and calendar.
Provide guidance, advice and training to attorneys on procedural matters in State and Federal Courts and advise attorneys on court rules and civil procedure, including court and judge research, at the direction of attorneys as well as advise attorneys on motion practice.
Work closely with the Senior Manager, Ethics & Compliance Systems, to maintain a Firm-wide calendar and case docketing.
Responsible for the Firm's master litigation calendar, including setting up notification processes and individual attorney calendars. Prepare additional calendar reports upon requests.
Coordinate and, if necessary, perform court services functions (i.e., retrieving court documents, reviewing and filing documents and coordinating process servers) with the Associate Managing Attorney.
Responsible for filing protocols in assigned courts. Proficient in all filing rules, procedures and judge's individual practices.
Communicate deadlines to the litigation teams in advance, coordinating staff and resources for timely filing, confirm redaction of confidential material, review filings for content and format compliance with court rules, and coordinate submission and distribution procedures.
Keep current on industry standards and determine if procedures need to be updated. Read NYLJ, E-Law, and New York Case Tracking databases for activity in firm litigations.
Manage all case-specific information in responsible jurisdictions and assist regional offices as necessary.
Coordinate work projects with Associate MA (Docket audit, outstanding motion lists, appeals list, business development list).
Gather, maintain and disseminate information on recommended counsel and vendors.
Review and organize litigation materials and resources to allow efficient access and reuse of materials by attorneys.
Use research platforms to provide high-level legal research on procedural and strategic issues across many jurisdictions.
Oversee and assist with mentoring and training of team members and the preparation and presentation of Continuing Legal Education sessions firmwide on procedural matters.
Develop efficient procedures and communications to streamline processes and support department needs.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Knowledge of procedure and practices in courts in which the Firm litigates and proficiency in researching rules and procedures in State and Federal courts.
Proficient in searching and retrieving information from court-related databases (e.g., Courtlink, PACER, PACER PRO, CM/ECF, NYSCEF, eLaw, CourtAlert) and other online sources of case information.
Excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of Compulaw or equivalent highly preferable.
Law firm or Law Clerk in State and/or Federal court experience is preferred.
Education / Certifications
JD and 8 (preferably) years of relevant experience in a large law firm.
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Base pay range
$310,000.00 / yr - $400,000.00 / yr
Compensation
Estimated salary range is $310,000 - $400,000 annually plus bonus
Required status
The Managing Attorney will be responsible for providing the firm with a high level of procedural analysis in state and federal courts, reviewing filings as to form and content, and providing expertise and guidance to attorneys on litigation court rules, civil procedure, filing, and calculating deadlines. Work closely with and provide oversight to the regional offices to ensure compliance with procedural rules and firm wide litigation calendar and case docketing.
Responsibilities
Provide direction to and collaborate with other members of the Managing Attorney's Office to maintain litigation docket and calendar.
Provide guidance, advice and training to attorneys on procedural matters in State and Federal Courts and advise attorneys on court rules and civil procedure, including court and judge research, at the direction of attorneys as well as advise attorneys on motion practice.
Work closely with the Senior Manager, Ethics & Compliance Systems, to maintain a Firm-wide calendar and case docketing.
Responsible for the Firm's master litigation calendar, including setting up notification processes and individual attorney calendars. Prepare additional calendar reports upon requests.
Coordinate and, if necessary, perform court services functions (i.e., retrieving court documents, reviewing and filing documents and coordinating process servers) with the Associate Managing Attorney.
Responsible for filing protocols in assigned courts. Proficient in all filing rules, procedures and judge's individual practices.
Communicate deadlines to the litigation teams in advance, coordinating staff and resources for timely filing, confirm redaction of confidential material, review filings for content and format compliance with court rules, and coordinate submission and distribution procedures.
Keep current on industry standards and determine if procedures need to be updated. Read NYLJ, E-Law, and New York Case Tracking databases for activity in firm litigations.
Manage all case-specific information in responsible jurisdictions and assist regional offices as necessary.
Coordinate work projects with Associate MA (Docket audit, outstanding motion lists, appeals list, business development list).
Gather, maintain and disseminate information on recommended counsel and vendors.
Review and organize litigation materials and resources to allow efficient access and reuse of materials by attorneys.
Use research platforms to provide high-level legal research on procedural and strategic issues across many jurisdictions.
Oversee and assist with mentoring and training of team members and the preparation and presentation of Continuing Legal Education sessions firmwide on procedural matters.
Develop efficient procedures and communications to streamline processes and support department needs.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Knowledge of procedure and practices in courts in which the Firm litigates and proficiency in researching rules and procedures in State and Federal courts.
Proficient in searching and retrieving information from court-related databases (e.g., Courtlink, PACER, PACER PRO, CM/ECF, NYSCEF, eLaw, CourtAlert) and other online sources of case information.
Excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of Compulaw or equivalent highly preferable.
Law firm or Law Clerk in State and/or Federal court experience is preferred.
Education / Certifications
JD and 8 (preferably) years of relevant experience in a large law firm.
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