Managing Attorney Job in New York City, NY Near Me - 270203 | BCGSearch.com

Managing Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location New York - New York City

Job ID HX6F270203

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 5 - Max. 18 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Litigation - Commercial

2022-10-20 02:37:07

New York City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a managing attorney with 5 years of experience as a litigation attorney or managing attorney/clerk in New York City. The candidate will provide advice and guidance to attorneys and other legal staff on court rules and practices, civil procedure, filing, service of process, and deadline calculation. Will maintain expert knowledge of rules, procedures, and practices of federal and state courts in New York and other jurisdictions in which attorneys practice. Monitor and advise attorneys and legal assistants of changes and updates to rules, procedures, and practices of federal and state courts in New York and other jurisdictions in which attorneys practice. Maintain and oversee a centralized case management/docketing and calendaring system for litigation matters across the firms U.S. offices with the assistance of a team of professional clerks and staff. Implement and manage effective practices and procedures for litigation docket and calendar management for proceedings in federal and state courts. Implement and manage effective practices and procedures for the filing and service court papers in federal and state courts. Review (personally or by delegating to professional staff in the Managing Attorneys Office) court papers prior to filing to ensure compliance with court and judges rules, procedures, and practices. Undertake period reviews of Managing Attorneys Office practices and procedures for effectiveness, currency, and compliance with industry standards and implement changes and improvements as needed. Arrange for the provision of daily or other periodic reports to attorneys concerning new cases commenced in New York state and federal courts and other specified jurisdictions and/or pertaining to specific areas of law. Supervise and manage the professional clerks and other staff comprising the Managing Attorneys Office, including defining their job responsibilities and roles, delegating tasks to and among staff members, ensuring adequate training and supervision of staff members, and periodically assessing the performance of staff members. Periodically assess new technologies for litigation case management, docketing, and calendaring, deadline calculation, and related functions performed by the Managing Attorneys Office. Coordinate with the Litigation Knowledge Management Attorney to fulfill requests for precedents, templates, and forms for various litigation documents. Prepare and manage a budget for the Managing Attorneys Office. Review and approve invoices and cash reimbursements for expenses incurred by the Managing Attorneys Office. Must have Admission to the New York Bar and be in good standing. Participation in Bar associations is a plus. Familiarity with the Managing Attorneys & Clerks Association and/or National Docketing Association is needed. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Should have excellent knowledge of the New York court system. Strong familiarity with New York court personnel, rules, procedures, and practices is required. A high level of proficiency/familiarity with automated docket management platforms is needed. Must be proficient with legal research technology, including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, and other research platforms. Proficient in searching and retrieving information from court-related databases (e.g., Courtlink, PACER, eLaw, CourtAlert, etc.) and other online sources of case information needed. Should have a strong understanding of litigation practice and knowledge of available and required procedural mechanisms for achieving desired strategies and litigation outcomes.

The candidate should have strong team management and leadership skills. Must have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to communicate well at all levels within the firm and build effective internal and external relationships. Strong sense of accountability and responsibility and a desire to take ownership of projects, identify issues and proactively suggest solutions is required. Interest in identifying, designing, and implementing innovative solutions and practices within the areas falling under the Managing Attorneys purview is needed. Juris Doctor degree required.

A sizable group of well-established attorneys comprise the New York law office. They represent major U.S. and global corporations as well as financial institutions. Areas of specialization include international finance and business law matters. Attorneys have had close ties with the New York legal market for numerous years. They are involved in seminars, conferences, and other industry events during the year.

This particular job is currently not active. However, since our clients regularly share with us similar and other job openings, we strongly recommend that you submit your resume. We shall review your resume and get in touch with you as soon as a suitable vacancy comes up to further discuss your interest in exploring the opportunity. Assisting you is our highest priority.

Please be assured that none of your materials will be forwarded to any employer without your consent. Of course, all inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Your information will not be forwarded to any employers at this time. A recruiter will contact you with more information once our internal review of your resume is completed.

Similar Jobs Near Me

View All Listings

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

 New York - New York City

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-4 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, exceptional writing skills, and experience in federal and New York state court litigation, particularly in breach of contract, real....

View Job Post

Litigation Associate Attorney

 New York - New York City

New York City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks litigation associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate will conduct legal research and draft legal briefs and argue the same before the courts. Should have motion and court-appearance experience as well as deposition experience. The firm offers 401(k), Health....

View Job Post

Real Estate Litigation/Landlord-Tenant Attorney

 New York - New York City

A law firm in New York City is seeking a skilled Real Estate Litigation/Landlord-Tenant Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drafting motions for summary judgment, appearing in Landlord-Tenant court, handling NYC-based court appearances, and providing legal counsel to real estate operators. Commercial l....

View Job Post