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Job Title: Office Manager & Chief Calendar Clerk Location: New York, NY (On-Site) Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $50k - $70k (depending on experience) About the Firm We are a fast-paced litigation firm focused on insurance defense and related civil litigation across New York and New Jersey. Our attorneys rely on strong administrative structure, efficient workflow, and organized office systems. We are seeking an experienced Office Manager who can oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the smooth functioning of our legal practice. Position Overview The Office Manager & Chief Calendar Clerk is a senior operational role responsible for overseeing the firms administrative operations while maintaining absolute control over all legal calendars, court deadlines, appearances, and filing requirements. This position serves as the central authority for docketing, calendaring accuracy, and firm-wide deadline compliance. Key Responsibilities Chief Calendar & Docket Management Maintain and oversee the firms master legal calendar. Calculate and verify deadlines pursuant to court rules and service methods. Implement dual-calendar and redundancy safeguards. Monitor upcoming deadlines and issue reminders and escalations. Coordinate court appearances and adjournments. Filing & Court System Oversight Oversee calendaring related to NYSCEF, EDDS, and other portals. Ensure service-based deadlines are recalculated accurately Office & Administrative Management Oversee daily office operations and administrative staff. Develop and enforce office procedures and workflows. Coordinate onboarding and staff coverage. Systems, Processes & Compliance Administer calendaring and case management systems. Maintain written SOPs and compliance documentation. Leadership & Communication Act as central accountability points for deadline integrity. Escalate risks to firm leadership. Qualifications 5+ years law firm experience with calendaring responsibility. Strong knowledge of litigation timelines and court rules.