Managing Attorney jobs in New York
Managing Attorney is responsible for managing the daily operations of a law firm or an organization's legal department. Provides leadership and participates in the most complex legal actions. Being a Managing Attorney directs law office operations, case assignments, and staffing. Oversees the activities and work products of subordinate attorneys. Additionally, Managing Attorney monitors case status, timelines, and issues. Mentors and coaches attorneys and implements staff professional development programs. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. The Managing Attorney manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Managing Attorney typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Managing Attorney jobs
Managing Attorney
- Links Partners
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New York, NY
FULL_TIME
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Managing Attorney
New York
The Managing Attorney will lead a team of Managing Clerk’s Office professionals in performing tasks associated with (i) the filing and service of pleadings and other documents in Federal, State, and Local Courts and (ii) advising other Firm attorneys with respect to procedural rules required advanced technical knowledge. The Managing Attorney will also oversee the Paralegal team.
Responsibilities:- Applying initiative and ingenuity, manage, supervise, and train other members of the Managing Clerk’s Office
- Applying advanced procedural/technical knowledge and superlative experience, proactively supervise and structure the Managing Clerk’s Office
- Electronic filing of documents
- Proactively advise other attorneys at the Firm on procedural questions/rules/practice requiring advanced technical knowledge
- Perform advanced procedural/technical research on behalf of case teams, train and advise other attorneys at the Firm on same
- Supervise monitoring of the Firm’s docket and calendar systems, including via the maintenance of due dates and calculation of such dates
- Review documents before service and filing for correct format, adherence to rules, signatures, required filing fees, number of copies for court/chambers, service issues, etc.
- Supervise retrieval of dockets and court documents, as requested by other Firm attorneys
- Liaise with court personnel, as needed, to troubleshoot filings and miscellaneous issues
- Supervise process of registering attorneys for electronic filing, and supervise/anticipate troubleshooting of account-access issues.
- Communicate with various court and agency personnel to ascertain information regarding status of motions and applications; confirm conference and hearing dates online and with court personnel
- Build strong working relationships with clerks in the SDNY, Second Circuit, New York Supreme Court, and beyond
- Coordinate with process servers nationwide for service of summonses, complaints, subpoenas, and other legal documents
- Oversee the attorney admissions/renewals compliance process for the Firm
- Supervise procurement of certificates of good standing for newly admitted and practicing attorneys
- attorneys
- Oversee management of paralegal team including supervising paralegal manager, monitoring paralegal hours, providing feedback to paralegals, participating in weekly paralegal committee meetings, serving as intermediary between paralegal, managing clerk, and litigation support departments, supervising training of paralegals and associates, and troubleshooting and revising internal paralegal systems
- Other duties, as needed
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school and an active bar license in good standing required
- 8 years’ relevant experience in a Managing Clerk’s Office at a comparably sized or larger law firm
- Advanced knowledge of New York Federal and State Courts
- Familiarity with litigation practice, and ability to quickly and accurately understand implications and deadlines associated with various filings
- Exceptional working knowledge of electronic filing/filing procedures in Federal, State, and Bankruptcy Courts throughout the country, including, in particular, in the SDNY
- Advanced knowledge of the CPLR, FRCP, FRAP, local court rules, and procedures
- Advanced proficiency with an industry-standard calendaring tool (e.g., eDockets, CourtAlert, CompuLaw)
- Advanced knowledge of PACER/NextGen, CPi, Bloomberg Law, CourtLink, and the NYS Unified Court System
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and to multitask under demanding situations
- Flexibility to be available after-hours to assist with filings and procedural questions
- Possess a strong customer service-orientation and work well within a team
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- 2 Months Ago
Managing Attorney - Litigation
- Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC
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Westbury, NY
FULL_TIME
- The Litigation Attorney Manager role provides a new hire with the uniquely experiential opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group’s Litigation Department ...
- 4 Days Ago
Senior Managing Attorney
- Ascendion
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Uniondale, NY
FULL_TIME
- Join a prestigious law firm in NY. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services with a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senio...
- 8 Days Ago
Managing Attorney - Regional
- WilmerHale
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New York, NY
FULL_TIME
- WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 13 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government,...
- 1 Month Ago
Managing Attorney - Detained Minors Program
- The Door - A Center of Alternatives, Inc.
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New York, NY
FULL_TIME
- Overview: The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly 11,000 New York City youth each year. Our missi...
- 20 Days Ago
MANAGING ATTORNEY – APPEALS AND PAROLE PROGRAMS
- Frank H. Hiscock Legal Aid Society
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Syracuse, NY
FULL_TIME
- About Hiscock Legal Aid: Hiscock Legal Aid (HLA), founded in 1949, is a non-profit agency located in Syracuse, New York. Committed to promoting equal justice under the law, HLA is a primary provider o...
- 2 Months Ago
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Managing Attorney
- Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc
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Show Low, AZ
- JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ATTORNEY – SHOW LOW OFFICE DESCRIPTION: Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring a Managing Attorney ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Managing Attorney (SLS)
- CHIRLA
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Los Angeles, CA
- JOB TITLE – Managing Attorney (SLS) POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Managing Attorney is a member of the legal department who ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Practice Management Attorney
- State Bar of Arizona
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Phoenix, AZ
- Did you become a lawyer to help people? Does the opportunity to improve the entire Arizona legal profession sound appeal...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Managing Attorney
- Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
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New York, NY
- Summary: The Managing Attorney overseeing Docketing and eFiling plays a critical role in managing the firm's docketing o...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Managing Attorney
- Legal Aid Society of Mid New York Inc
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Oneonta, NY
- Job Description Job Description EXTERNAL JOB POSTING POSITION TITLE Managing Staff Attorney OFFICE LOCATION Oneonta, NY ...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Managing Attorney
- The Access Project, Inc.
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Richmond, CA
- Job Description Job Description The Access Project, Inc., a startup non-profit legal services provider, is seeking an at...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Managing Attorney
- Superior Executive And Legal Recruiting
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Los Angeles, CA
- Job Description Job Description Title: Managing Attorney Work Setup: Remote Are you an experienced attorney with a genui...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Investment Management Attorney
- Howard-Sloan Search
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Philadelphia, PA
- Well established investment advisor with $21B AUM seeks a T&E or Investment Management Lawyer with a minimum of 10 years...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern United States. New York was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States.
New York covers 54,555 square miles (141,300 km2) and ranks as the 27th largest state by size.[3] The highest elevation in New York is Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks, at 5,344 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level; while the state's lowest point is at sea level, on the Atlantic Ocean.
In contrast with New York City's urban landscape, the vast majority of the state's geographic area is dominated by meadows, forests, rivers, farms, mountains, and lakes. Most of...
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Income Estimation for Managing Attorney jobs
$196,938 to $271,221
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What does a Managing Attorney do?
Managing Attorney in Tuscaloosa, AL
The attorney will also convene stakeholder meetings, conduct government briefings, conduct protection monitoring of the Mexican/U.S.
January 28, 2020
Managing Attorney in Cincinnati, OH
The Managing Attorney proficiently and collaboratively manages all of the program’s obligations.
January 29, 2020
Managing Attorney in San Francisco, CA
Reporting to the Legal Director and serving as an integral member of the CAASE management team, the Managing Attorney, Civil serves as the program leader of the Civil Division of the Legal Department, ensuring that this division operates efficiently and effectively.
February 09, 2020