Managing Clerk

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients' needs take us. As one of the world's leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

We have an opening for a Managing Clerk.

In this capacity, the Managing Clerk will:

• Design and lead Managing Clerk function across multiple offices;
• Work with heads of all practice groups to identify needs and build a solution to meet current and future needs;
• Work closely with the Firm's Office of General Counsel to identify areas of risk;
• Design and deploy risk mitigation solutions;
• Team Leadership & Operations:
  • Lead and manage the existing docketing and clerk professionals;
  • Supervise staff and delegate responsibilities effectively;
  • Develop skills of existing docketing and clerk professionals;
  • Create a civil procedure training program for litigators in all US offices;
  • Train attorneys on new ECF rules and procedures;
  • Train team members and litigation-supporting paralegals on court filing procedures and systems;
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for multi-jurisdictional filings;
  • Align strategy with the current Senior Manager of Court & Calendar; and
  • Generate regular reports on filing activities and deadline compliance.
• Filings support and training:
  • Manage and oversee the execution of court filings across multiple federal and state jurisdictions through electronic filing systems and physical filing processes;
  • Coordinate with local counsel and filing services in various jurisdictions;
  • Create and deliver a program to effectuate the proper service of legal documents according to jurisdictional requirements; and
  • Maintain updated knowledge of court rules and procedural requirements across multiple federal and state jurisdictions.
• Calendar compliance and initiatives:
  • Lead the Court & Calendar team in the execution of a comprehensive calendar of court deadlines, statutes of limitations, and filing requirements; and
  • Lead the Court & Calendar team in programmatic initiatives, including the deployment of new technologies.
• Innovation & Collaboration:
  • Responsible for influencing and integrating new ways of working to improve service delivery;
  • Enthusiastic about driving process improvement, collaboration, and innovations as part of a cross-functional team; and
  • Identify the need for additional improvements (software, services, knowledge, or process) both for the Practice Innovation Department and practice groups.

Proficiencies:

• Significant experience performing court filings, providing procedural advice, and managing deadlines;
• Significant client (firm attorneys and their clients) service experience;
• Desire to continuously learn and educate others;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills;
• Continuous improvement and creativity mindset;
• Ability to work proactively and solve problems with minimal supervision; and
• Display proficiency in spearheading cross-functional long-term projects, devising innovative approaches, and executing on same.

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certification required;
• JD preferred;
• A minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Managing Clerk or Managing Attorney or eight (8) years' experience as a Deputy Managing Clerk or Managing Attorney in a cross-jurisdictional law firm;
• A minimum fifteen (15) years of hands-on experience with court filings, state or federal court procedure;
• Supervisory experience in a law firm setting;
• Experience with major electronic filing systems (PACER, NYSCEF, etc.);
• Knowledge of docketing software (e.g., CompuLaw, LegalKEY);
• Ability to multi-task and maintain calm when working under pressure; and
• Flexibility to be available after hours to assist with filing issues, procedural questions, and deadlines.

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $180,000 and a maximum of $265,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm's comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!

The Firm has a range of inclusion initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women's Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives, which are voluntary and open to all, provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests.

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer.