Job Description
At Chartwell, we don’t just serve clients—we live our values. With nearly 300 attorneys in 30+ offices nationwide, we’re a fast-growing civil litigation firm built on collaboration, innovation, and integrity. Our culture is guided by the Chartwellian Charter—a 10-point promise to support one another, embrace diversity, and pursue excellence.
We’re seeking professionals who bring talent, humility, and heart. Here, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find community, opportunity, and a voice that matters. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, wellness and mentoring programs, and a workplace that celebrates your growth.
What sets us apart is our ability to blend national reach with a close-knit, collegial atmosphere. We work seamlessly across offices and practices, share knowledge freely, and step up for each other. Our team helps shape the firm’s future, contributes to thought leadership, and gives back through meaningful initiatives.
If you're ready to be part of a team that values “we” over “me,” we’d love to hear from you.
Primary duties include:
Answer inquiries related to calendar events
Answer inquiries related to court rules
Review, update, and maintain calendars for court dates, deadlines, and depositions
Docketing of conferences, court orders, motions, trials, and deadline dates into the database
Confirming and rescheduling depositions including ordering court reporters and translators
Requirements:
Knowledge and understanding of NY and NJ Court rules and orders
Experience with calendar and docketing of conferences, motions, trials, and deadline dates.
Experience in confirming and rescheduling depositions including ordering court reporters and translators
Highly familiar with E-law, Pacer, NYSCEF, and NJ eCourts
Highly familiar with efiling in both State and Federal Courts with an understanding of legal terminology specific to the practice
3 years experience as a calendar clerk
Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000
Top 3 Reasons to Work at Chartwell Law:
Well-being & Flexibility - We offer multiple medical plan options, including an innovative plan that promotes price transparency. Our comprehensive benefits also include dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. In addition to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), we proudly partner with Headspace as part of our robust Well-being program. Our roles feature hybrid and remote options, flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, additional floating holidays, and paid parental leave.
Community & Inclusion - Chartwell Law is proud to be Mansfield Certified, reflecting our commitment to transparent and equitable advancement opportunities. We offer benefits coverage for domestic partners and actively support a robust DEI Committee and Women’s Committee. Through our Chartwell Cares initiative, we champion charitable causes, encourage volunteerism with paid time for service, and provide assistance to colleagues in times of need—fostering a workplace rooted in compassion and connection.
Social & Professional Development - We are lifelong learners who engage in training, mentorship, and leadership development programs. Our vibrant company culture includes summer celebrations at every office and initiatives that promote connection across locations—creating a level of camaraderie rarely seen in law firms or corporate environments of our size.
Please note that Chartwell does not accept unsolicited resumes or other identifying information for potential candidates from recruiters. Chartwell will not pay any recruiting fees in the absence of a fee agreement with Chartwell and specific pre-approval from Human Resources to submit a proposed candidate.
Any recruiter who has a potential candidate must first contact Human Resources to determine if candidates are being accepted.
We’re seeking professionals who bring talent, humility, and heart. Here, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find community, opportunity, and a voice that matters. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, wellness and mentoring programs, and a workplace that celebrates your growth.
What sets us apart is our ability to blend national reach with a close-knit, collegial atmosphere. We work seamlessly across offices and practices, share knowledge freely, and step up for each other. Our team helps shape the firm’s future, contributes to thought leadership, and gives back through meaningful initiatives.
If you're ready to be part of a team that values “we” over “me,” we’d love to hear from you.
Primary duties include:
Answer inquiries related to calendar events
Answer inquiries related to court rules
Review, update, and maintain calendars for court dates, deadlines, and depositions
Docketing of conferences, court orders, motions, trials, and deadline dates into the database
Confirming and rescheduling depositions including ordering court reporters and translators
Requirements:
Knowledge and understanding of NY and NJ Court rules and orders
Experience with calendar and docketing of conferences, motions, trials, and deadline dates.
Experience in confirming and rescheduling depositions including ordering court reporters and translators
Highly familiar with E-law, Pacer, NYSCEF, and NJ eCourts
Highly familiar with efiling in both State and Federal Courts with an understanding of legal terminology specific to the practice
3 years experience as a calendar clerk
Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000
Top 3 Reasons to Work at Chartwell Law:
Well-being & Flexibility - We offer multiple medical plan options, including an innovative plan that promotes price transparency. Our comprehensive benefits also include dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. In addition to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), we proudly partner with Headspace as part of our robust Well-being program. Our roles feature hybrid and remote options, flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, additional floating holidays, and paid parental leave.
Community & Inclusion - Chartwell Law is proud to be Mansfield Certified, reflecting our commitment to transparent and equitable advancement opportunities. We offer benefits coverage for domestic partners and actively support a robust DEI Committee and Women’s Committee. Through our Chartwell Cares initiative, we champion charitable causes, encourage volunteerism with paid time for service, and provide assistance to colleagues in times of need—fostering a workplace rooted in compassion and connection.
Social & Professional Development - We are lifelong learners who engage in training, mentorship, and leadership development programs. Our vibrant company culture includes summer celebrations at every office and initiatives that promote connection across locations—creating a level of camaraderie rarely seen in law firms or corporate environments of our size.
Please note that Chartwell does not accept unsolicited resumes or other identifying information for potential candidates from recruiters. Chartwell will not pay any recruiting fees in the absence of a fee agreement with Chartwell and specific pre-approval from Human Resources to submit a proposed candidate.
Any recruiter who has a potential candidate must first contact Human Resources to determine if candidates are being accepted.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Calendar Clerk position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in New York offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
