Docketing and eFiling Clerk

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Handle all facets of docketing, including calendaring deadlines in federal, appellate and state court cases nationwide
• E-file assignments in courts nationwide in line with firm and court procedures
• Ensure coverage for after-hour filings
• Conduct docket research, notarizations, service, and filing of hard copy documents
• Coordinate document retrievals via electronic databases or outside vendors
• CompuLaw event entry
• Routine CompuLaw database administration
• Research of local rules, orders and judicial preferences to ensure accurate deadline generation and completion of filings
• Manage the firm’s ECF Notification Software (ECFX)
• Assist with other administrative projects or provide other general back-up support as necessary
• Familiarity with NY federal and state court filing procedures required 

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-4 years of docketing and e-filing experience with a strong understanding of relevant state, federal, local, and judges’ rules
• Familiarity with rules-based docketing system, preferably Compulaw, required
• Thorough knowledge of NYSCEF and CM / ECF systems
• Strong communication skills to interact with attorneys, legal assistants, and court personnel on docketing and court procedure issues
• Ability to collaborate and function as part of a team providing high-quality service
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Benefits 

At Axinn, we offer market competitive wages and generous benefit options to our valued employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave)
• Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re: eligibility requirements)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)
• Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Student loan refinancing discounts
• Fitness/Gym dues reimbursement program
• Hybrid remote work schedules are available for most employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required at least 3-days per week and fully remote roles are not available)

Position Details

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt level position. Final rate of pay will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, with a targeted hiring range of $32.00 – $36.00 per hour (the upper range reserved for highly qualified applicants). This position is currently available in our NYC office location only and relocation is not provided for this role.

Axinn is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating an environment that draws upon the strength of the diversity of its workforce to achieve excellence in the Firm's field and beyond.