Docketing & Court Filing Clerk at Davis Polk in New York, NY

DOCKETING & COURT FILING CLERK Location: New York · Hybrid Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com. Position Summary The Docketing & Court Filing Clerk is responsible for entering court documents into the docketing database, handling electronic and in-person court filings, tracking case deadlines and upcoming appearances, and providing guidance on court procedures, as well as general administrative and operational tasks related to litigation support. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Accurately enter and maintain court filings in the Firm’s docketing database. • Calculate and track deadlines in accordance with applicable rules and procedures. • Monitor court dockets and activity to identify important case developments. • Review documents for compliance prior to filing and handle electronic and in-person court submissions. • Ensure timely delivery of courtesy copies of filings to judges and/or court staff. • Conduct precedent searches and maintain knowledge of court compliant filing forms and requirements. • Provide guidance on court procedures, local rules and individual judges’ rules. • Monitor group email inbox and mange incoming assignments • Coordinate with courts, vendors and internal teams to obtain case materials. • Manage litigant alerts to support business development. • Maintain and track bar admissions and renewal deadlines. • Receive, review and process incoming litigation-related mail. • Assist with various projects and additional duties, as needed. Qualifications/Position Requirements • Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure timely completion within deadlines. • Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while maintaining composure under pressure. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to make sound decisions and escalate issues appropriately. • Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and is self-motivated to produce high quality work. • Knowledge of federal and state court rules and procedures. • Experience handling a large volume of PDFs and converting them into court-compliant filing formats. • Flexible and adaptable to accommodate time-sensitive tasks. Education and/or Experience • Bachelor’s degree required. • 1 year of experience in Managing Attorney’s Office. • Experience using CourtAlert or comparable docketing software. • Proficient in electronic filing using CM/ECF, NYSCEF and ACMS. Compensation The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.