Litigation Docket & Court Services Specialist

Summary:

Under the umbrella of the Firm's Managing Clerk's Office (MCO) and according to established Firm policies and procedures, the Litigation Docket & Court Services Specialist provides high-level, expert day-to-day support in case docketing, court rules, case research, and legal procedures. This specialist position requires advanced, hands-on expertise in executing compliant electronic filings across various state and federal court systems, with a particular specialization in the New York State Unified Court System (NYSCEF), New Jersey Courts (eCourts), Delaware State Courts (eFlex/File & ServeXpress), the Delaware Court of Chancery, and corresponding U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts (CM/ECF). As a senior-level individual contributor, the Specialist serves as a primary procedural authority, applying rigorous risk-management quality control measures to all incoming/outgoing court filings and docket entries, while observing strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.

Responsibilities:

Expert E-Filing & Court Procedural Authority 

- Comprehensive E-Filing Execution: Oversee and personally execute the electronic filing of pleadings, motions, and highly complex legal documents in federal, state, and appellate courts nationwide. 

- NY, NJ & DE Regional Jurisdictional Expertise: Serve as the resident expert on filing logistics, local procedures, and court protocols specific to state and federal courts across New York, New Jersey, and Delaware—including the New York State Unified Court System (NYSCEF), New Jersey Courts (eCourts), Delaware State Courts, the Delaware Court of Chancery, and corresponding U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts.

- Procedural Advisement: Serve as a primary technical resource for attorneys and paralegals regarding complex local court rules, judges' individual practices, and filing requirements. 

- Issue Resolution: Actively manage and resolve complex electronic filing rejections, docketing discrepancies, or ...