Peter C. Merani PC Attorneys at Law
Office Manager & Chief Calendar Clerk
Position Summary: The Office Manager & Chief Calendar Clerk is a senior operational role responsible for overseeing the firm's administrative operations while maintaining absolute control over all legal calendars, court deadlines, appearances, and filing requirements. This position serves as the central authority for docketing, calendaring accuracy, and firm-wide deadline compliance.
Core Responsibilities Chief Calendar & Docket Management
Maintain and oversee the firm's master legal calendar.
Calculate and verify deadlines pursuant to court rules and service methods.
Implement dual-calendar and redundancy safeguards.
Monitor upcoming deadlines and issue reminders and escalations.
Coordinate court appearances and adjournments.
Filing & Court System Oversight
Oversee calendaring related to NYSCEF, EDDS, and other portals.
Ensure service-based deadlines are recalculated accurately.
Office & Administrative Management
Oversee daily office operations and administrative staff.
Develop and enforce office procedures and workflows.
Coordinate onboarding and staff coverage.
Systems, Processes & Compliance
Administer calendaring and case management systems.
Maintain written SOPs and compliance documentation.
Leadership & Communication
Act as central accountability point for deadline integrity.
Escalate risks to firm leadership.
Qualifications
5+ years law firm experience with calendaring responsibility.
Strong knowledge of litigation timelines and court rules.'
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental, Vision
401k
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Core Responsibilities Chief Calendar & Docket Management
Maintain and oversee the firm's master legal calendar.
Calculate and verify deadlines pursuant to court rules and service methods.
Implement dual-calendar and redundancy safeguards.
Monitor upcoming deadlines and issue reminders and escalations.
Coordinate court appearances and adjournments.
Filing & Court System Oversight
Oversee calendaring related to NYSCEF, EDDS, and other portals.
Ensure service-based deadlines are recalculated accurately.
Office & Administrative Management
Oversee daily office operations and administrative staff.
Develop and enforce office procedures and workflows.
Coordinate onboarding and staff coverage.
Systems, Processes & Compliance
Administer calendaring and case management systems.
Maintain written SOPs and compliance documentation.
Leadership & Communication
Act as central accountability point for deadline integrity.
Escalate risks to firm leadership.
Qualifications
5+ years law firm experience with calendaring responsibility.
Strong knowledge of litigation timelines and court rules.'
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental, Vision
401k
#J-18808-Ljbffr