at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP in Wilmington, Delaware, United States
We invite you to review our current professional staff openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm.
About Us
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (Skadden) has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. By relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are recognized as a global powerhouse for complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the open, collaborative relationships we build with clients. Our attorneys, who reflect diverse backgrounds and perspectives, collaborate seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Managing Law Clerk Specialist, mid-level, to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Wilmington office (hybrid). The Managing Law Clerk Specialist will assist to maintain the Firm's litigation calendar using market based calendar software. The Specialist will have a working knowledge of how to process conventional and electronic filings in various state and federal courts, and will assist with various administrative projects and tasks.
Docket and enter litigation related deadlines in the Firm's calendar software.
Retrieve documents and docket sheets from various state and federal court jurisdictions.
Have working knowledge of how to process conventional and electronic filings in various state and federal courts.
Assist with monitoring for distributing new complaints for potential new business.
Ability to communicate with various courts and vendors.
Obtain decisions issued by various courts and agencies throughout the country.
Collaborate with Filing Specialist(s) and Managing Clerk to ensure comprehensive up-to-date content is placed in the Managing Law Clerks Database.
Support the Legal Assistant Specialist in the Corporate Restructuring Department as needed.
Provide accurate and timely responses to requests into the department to ensure high-quality work product that aligns with Firm values.
Stay current on understanding Firm policies, industry trends, and professional development opportunities.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
Manages Firm resources responsibly.
Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of Federal and State Judicial rules
Knowledge of calendar software
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills to facilitate high-quality work product
Manage Firm resources responsibly
Attention to detail is essential - especially when calculating jurisdictional deadlines
Ability to manage cases through vendor PacerPro, Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER), File&ServeXpress and various calendar software the department utilizes
Capable of managing multiple projects, tasks and remain organized while prioritizing work
Capable of working independently on projects and tasks if necessary as well as effectively within a team
Capacity to handle sensitive material and maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to deal courteously/effectively with others
Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines
Ability to pay attention to detail and proofread work for errors
Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
Flexibility and willingness to... For full info follow application link.
Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.
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