Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Assistant Managing Attorney

New York · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$200kDetected 27 days ago

ComplianceProcess ImprovementResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

Coordinate and manage legal support initiatives, operational workflows, and related projects within the Managing Attorney's Office.
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.
Provide guidance and support to attorneys, particularly those based outside the U.S., regarding U.S. admission requirements.

A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required, as well as 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.
Must have familiarity with federal, state and local court systems (including e-filing) and procedural rules.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.
ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow.
Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations.
Candidates transitioning from practicing law into a managing attorney or legal operations role are encouraged to apply.
In-depth understanding of the docketing and calendaring process.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CourtAlert, as well as Pacer, NYSCEF and other similar court efiling/document retrieval systems.
Flexibility to work outside of normal working hours when needed.
Exercise good judgment and follow through on assigned tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary.
Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities; ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow.
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and the salary range is $180,000 - $200,000.

Provide operational coverage for the Managing Attorney to maintain continuity across core legal and administrative functions during periods of absence or unavailability.

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