Assistant Managing Attorney — Litigation — New York

A global law firm seeks an Assistant Managing Attorney to join its managing attorney's office in New York. Working closely with the Managing Attorney, this role develops and maintains best practices for electronic filing, docketing and calendaring across the firm's offices, with a particular focus on California state and federal courts.

The position involves reviewing court documents for procedural compliance, advising litigators on procedural matters and motion practice, managing e-filings through CM/ECF and state court systems, and extracting docket information from court databases. The AMA also screens incoming court documents, calculates and calendars deadlines, supports quality control of docket entries, and helps supervise other members of the office.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring significant interaction with lawyers, court personnel and staff, sound judgment on court rules, and the ability to handle shifting demands under tight deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree and J.D. required
• Minimum of five years' experience in a Managing Attorney's or Clerk's Office at a large law firm
• Prior experience supervising members of a managing attorney's office preferred
• Admission to the California state bar preferred
• Familiarity with California federal and state court systems and applicable rules, including FRCP and FRAP
• Experience with e-filing, docketing and calendaring systems and court research databases
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment