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About the Role

The Assistant Managing Attorney provides critical legal compliance, risk management, court and agency operations, and strategic procedural guidance across all U.S. departments, including Litigation, Employment, Land Use/Environmental, IP, Bankruptcy, Business Immigration, Corporate, and Real Estate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal compliance, risk management, court and agency operations, and procedural oversight across the firm.
• Coordinate and manage legal support initiatives, operational workflows, and related projects within the Managing Attorney’s Office.
• Provide operational coverage for the Managing Attorney to maintain continuity across core legal and administrative functions during periods of absence or unavailability.
• Provide guidance and legal analysis to attorneys and paralegals on complex procedural and strategic issues in state and federal courts.
• Interpret and apply statutes, court rules, and procedural requirements governing litigation practice.
• Advise on filing strategies, motion practice, and compliance with court and agency requirements.
• Research and resolve complex procedural issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review filings for accuracy, form, and procedural compliance.
• Ensure adherence to court rules and deadlines, mitigating procedural and regulatory risk.
• Apply court rules efficiently and consistently across jurisdictions.
• Oversee electronic filings, service of process, and the delivery of filings to courts and government agencies.
• Oversee filing functions and ensure high-quality execution of court and agency submissions.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external vendors, including process servers, court runners, messenger services, and electronic filing providers, ensuring timely, accurate, and cost-effective support of case and court filing needs.
• Supervise and mentor support staff within the Managing Attorney’s Office.
• Support the Managing Attorney in onboarding new attorneys by providing training and guidance on firm procedures, court rules, docketing protocols, and jurisdictional requirements to ensure compliance and consistency across matters.
• Support departmental restructuring initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.
• Streamline workflows and redistribute responsibilities to optimize performance across the team.
• Identify and implement process improvements across docketing, filing, and compliance functions.
• Manage and oversee pro hac vice admissions, including preparation, submission, and tracking of applications, and coordination with outside counsel and courts, in alignment with firm and jurisdictional requirements.
• Mitigate risks related to unauthorized practice of law or regulatory non-compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to attorneys, particularly those based outside the U.S., regarding U.S. admission requirements.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Current bar admission in the State of New York.
• At least 2–5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or legal environment, preferably supporting managing attorney or managing clerk functions.
• Candidates transitioning from practicing law into a managing attorney or legal operations role are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local court systems (including e-filing) and procedural rules.
• In-depth understanding of the docketing and calendaring process.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CourtAlert, Pacer, NYSCEF, and other similar court e-filing/document retrieval systems.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal working hours when needed.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities
• Good judgment
• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities
• Ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Client and business focus
• Problem solving
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Personal Leadership
• Sound knowledge in their field
• Ability to anticipate potential problems and identify a range of possible solutions
• Ability to adapt interpersonal style to suit different audiences in a genuine way
• Ability to build authentic relationships
• Ability to treat people with respect and in a fair and consistent way
• Ability to recognize when colleagues are under pressure and volunteer to assist them
• Collaboration skills
• Ability to work within teams and across boundaries to share knowledge and achieve results
• Ability to identify and build relationships required to achieve the best outcomes for the firm
• Ability to engage people with the right skills, knowledge and expertise to provide advice and assist with tasks
• Ability to connect other people in the firm who have mutual interests or work objectives
• Ability to generously share time, knowledge, expertise and talent to support others’ success
• Ability to enhance the client experience
• Ability to create opportunities to enhance the experience of the firm’s clients through daily tasks
• Ability to behave consistently with the firm’s values in interactions with others
• Ability to conduct themselves in a way that reflects positively on the firm’s brand
• Ability to achieve results
• Ability to maintain focus and drive to achieve quality outcomes
• Ability to focus time and efforts on issues that will have the greatest impact on agreed objectives
• Ability to anticipate responses and plan approach accordingly
• Ability to look for the most effective way to achieve outcomes
• Ability to maintain perspective and optimism when faced with setbacks

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Permanent
• Exempt
• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• At least 2–5 years of relevant experience

Education Level

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

• $180,000 - $200,000

About the Company

• Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer invests in employee personal and professional growth, supporting ambitions and shared responsibility for firm growth.
• A leading global law firm with over 6,000 people, operating in the world's largest markets, key financial centers, and major growth hubs.
• Recognized leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work, and complex public and private transactions.
• Immersed in client challenges, invested, and resourceful.
• Understands the role of technology and digitalization in legal services delivery.
• Committed to making a positive impact wherever in the world it operates.
• Known for diverse perspectives and renowned for its culture.
• Values of Human, Bold, and Outstanding are lived experiences.
• Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

Equal Opportunity

• Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer.
• The firm is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees can participate, contribute, and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
• The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
• The firm is committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
• This commitment is essential to the firm's success, including its ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance, aligning with its values: Human, Bold, and Outstanding.