About the Role
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm. This temporary position in New York will support the Managing Attorney's Office with daily activities, including filing, service, and retrieval of court documents, database maintenance, and communication with court personnel and attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Assist with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
- Prepare, review, and process legal documents for filing and service.
- Monitor filing deadlines and court notifications.
- Provide administrative support to the MAO team.
- Communicate with attorneys and legal assistants regarding filing requirements and court procedures.
- Obtain court documents, certified copies, and docket information as needed.
- Maintain accurate filing records and tracking logs.
- Perform docketing tasks as assigned.
- Assist with special projects and provide general administrative and backup support as needed.
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service and professionalism when interacting with attorneys, staff, courts, and vendors.
- High level of discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to learn new software and internal systems quickly.
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Skills
- NYSCEF
- PACER
- Litigation support
- Managing Attorney's Office functions
- New York court rules and filing procedures
- Coordinating with court personnel and service vendors
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Adobe Acrobat
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Temporary Position
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Prior experience in a law firm, legal support, or court environment preferred.
- Prior docketing experience is preferred but not required.
Salary/Compensations
- $45-55/hr
Benefits
- Health care
- Paid sick time
About the Company
- Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
- Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.
- The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.
Equal Opportunity
- Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
- Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
- We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.
- The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
