Calendar Clerk

Russo & Gould LLP
New York, NY

About the Company



RUSSO & GOULD LLP is a civil litigation firm that defends corporations and individuals across a wide spectrum of civil liability and insurance matters. Our attorneys and staff have many years of experience aggressively defending cases, which has established our firm’s reputation for zealous advocacy with both the bench and bar. Our firm is dedicated to devising thoughtful and creative legal strategies to achieve our clients' specific needs and ultimate goals.



About the Role



RUSSO & GOULD LLP seeks a docketing/calendar clerk to assist with managing our court calendar, court directives and post-appearance client communications in addition to scheduling depositions. Candidates must have experience in litigation-related data entry, state and federal court electronic filing, maintaining firm-wide calendar, familiarity with court services and be knowledgeable of court procedures. Insurance defense litigation firm experience is a plus. This position is a hybrid remote. We encourage you to apply if you are detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills, have a strong sense of judgment and understand the importance of a deadline.



Responsibilities



  • Maintain coordinate and manage the office-wide court calendar
  • Monitor eWatch/eLaw/eCourts
  • Monitor non-electronic intake
  • Enter all court and adjourned dates
  • Document reasons for adjournments
  • Track appearance results
  • Monitor cases for decisions on motions
  • Enter dates from all court orders and stipulations
  • Coordinate attorney appearance assignments
  • Ensure all orders are properly entered
  • Contact clients to advise of court and deposition dates


Qualifications



Experience in litigation-related data entry, state and federal court electronic filing, maintaining firm-wide calendar, familiarity with court services and knowledge of court procedures. Insurance defense litigation firm experience is a plus.



Required Skills



Detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills, strong sense of judgment, and understanding of the importance of a deadline.



Preferred Skills



Experience in insurance defense litigation is a plus.



Pay range and compensation package



Salary commensurate with experience, salary range 50K to 65K annually.



Equal Opportunity Statement



We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

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