Managing Clerk Litigation Support Leader (Hybrid)

Managing Clerk Litigation Support Leader (Hybrid)

Location Options: New York, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles
Full-Time | Hybrid Schedule
Compensation: $180,000 - $265,000 (based on experience)
Bonus Eligible + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is seeking a seasoned legal operations professional to step into a Managing Clerk role with national reach. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a legal mind who thrives in litigation support and is ready to build and lead a centralized Managing Clerks Office (MCO) spanning multiple offices.

This role blends litigation operations, risk management, people leadership, and innovation ideal for someone with deep procedural knowledge and a passion for scaling efficient, tech-enabled support services in a high-performing law firm environment.

What You'll Do

Strategic Operations & Team Leadership

• Design, implement, and oversee the Managing Clerks Office structure across offices

• Mentor and lead a team of court filing and calendaring professionals

• Collaborate with legal leadership and operations to deliver high-quality, risk-conscious support

• Align litigation support services with firmwide strategy and compliance standards

• Coordinate procedural training programs for attorneys and support teams

Court Filing & Procedure Oversight

• Manage and advise on all aspects of court filing (electronic and manual) across federal and state jurisdictions

• Serve as a resource on procedural rules and jurisdictional nuances

• Liaise with local counsel, e-filing systems, and third-party services to ensure timely and compliant submissions

Calendar Management & Compliance

• Direct firmwide calendaring and tracking of court deadlines, statutes, and procedural timelines

• Enhance existing systems and implement new technologies for docketing and calendaring

• Proactively identify and mitigate procedural risks in collaboration with firm leadership

Innovation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Drive process improvements to increase consistency and efficiency in litigation support

• Champion the use of new technologies and platforms to modernize docketing operations

• Contribute to ongoing firmwide legal services innovation initiatives

What You'll Need to Succeed

JD degree required
Minimum 15 years of hands-on experience with litigation docketing and court procedures
At least 4 years as a Managing or Deputy Managing Clerk/Attorney in a multi-office law firm
Proficiency in docketing software (e.g., CompuLaw, LegalKEY) and e-filing platforms (PACER, NYSCEF)
Prior team leadership and mentoring experience
Ability to navigate competing priorities in a high-volume litigation environment
Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
Willingness to be available outside of business hours when necessary

Why You'll Love This Role

You'll have the chance to shape and scale a high-impact function in a forward-thinking legal setting. This is not a back-office role it's a seat at the operational leadership table. You'll be trusted to lead change, mentor others, and build best-in-class litigation support systems.

Interested in building something that lasts while working with people who value precision, collaboration, and innovation?

Apply today with HireNow Staffing where your expertise is respected and your leadership makes a difference.

https://www.careers-page.com/hirenow-staffing-inc/job/QYW48885