Docket Clerk

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Docket department in our New York office, as a Docket Clerk.

This role provides professional docket support services to Mayer Brown lawyers and staff. This role also communicates regularly with Docket Manager and US Docket Services Manager regarding status of department operations and assignments.

• Computation of deadlines and calendaring of events using the CompuLaw Vision Docket System.
• Filing of legal documents with courts and administrative agencies (both electronically & in paper form).
• Conduct general research regarding court rules and procedures.
• Perform case related research at court and on-line and retrieve court documents.
• Execution of queries and preparation of reports to assist attorneys in responding to auditor’s requests.
• Coordination of activities by vendors that provide clerical support to the Firm (e.g., clerking services, process servers, etc.). 
• Preparation and distribution of reports regarding case action dates, hearings, deadlines, etc.
• Monitor case activities and update the central docket application accordingly.
• Answer calendar calls at court.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Education/Training/Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job

 Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Calendaring software – e.g., Compulaw
• Keyboarding skills: 50+ WPM. 
• Experience with Internet research.
• Strong familiarity with public record systems such as: PACER, CourtLink, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, CourtExpress, eLaw & CourtAlert.
• Ability to read and interpret rules and procedures for courts and administrative agencies.
• Proficiency with rules based calendaring software.
• Notary Public (preferred)

 Performance Traits: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendorsAbility to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new processes and new software and web-based applications.
• Outstanding analytical and reading comprehension skills.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to success, must be available for overtime where requested for late services and/or filings.

The typical pay scale for this position is between $69,100 and $91,400, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified. 

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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