Assistant Managing Attorney

Job Description:

The Managing Attorney’s Office manages the firm’s interactions with the courts

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The Assistant Managing Attorney assists the Managing Attorney in analyzing complex procedural and strategic issues in state and federal courts for the firms’ attorneys and paralegals

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The Assistant Managing Attorney also assists in supervising the department’s five law clerks, who file papers for attorneys, serve process, obtain documents in court and from government agencies, facilitate communication with court personnel, manage the firm’s calendar, track litigation activity and monitor deadlines

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Responsibilities include reviewing filings as to form and procedural content, assisting attorneys in gaining admission to courts, and coordinating with other departments at the firm to fulfill attorney research requests

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The Assistant Managing Attorney also assists with department administration and leads the department when the Managing Attorney is not available

Job Requirements:

A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required, as well as current bar admission in the State of New York.