Who We Are

Managing Clerks Office Inc. (MCO) is a modern procedural education and operations hub built for the legal professionals who keep the justice system moving, docketing clerks, managing attorneys, paralegals, e-filers, legal ops teams, and court staff. Founded by Kristen Gutierrez, MCO delivers real-world training in federal procedure, risk management, legal tech, and workflow excellence while uplifting underrepresented professionals and modernizing litigation operations nationwide.

About Kristen Gutierrez

Kristen Gutierrez is the founder of Managing Clerks Office Inc. and one of the most recognized voices in procedural operations. As the creator of DocketLife, a Senior Technical Success Manager at ECFX, and a former NDA Chapter Chair, Kristen blends legal ops, legal tech, education, and community building to elevate procedural professionals nationwide.

COMING SOON

Our 2026 Programs

  • Federal Docket Clerk Certification

    Federal procedural foundations + rules.

  • Federal E-File Clerk Certification

    CM/ECF, PACER, and electronic filing mastery

  • Risk Management Certification

    Malpractice prevention + compliance training.

  • AI for Legal Professional

    AI for Legal Professionals

  • Supplemental Skills Training

    Deadline calculation, docket sheet reading, rule interpretation.

Enterprise Legal Tech Partner

The DocketLife Certification

The industry’s first unified procedural training and certification pathway — foundational, advanced, litigation lifecycle, and risk management.

The DocketLife Community

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Join 450+ procedural professionals nationwide for rule updates, alerts, court changes, job posts, training, and events.
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DocketLife Holiday Social — December 10th

A celebration of procedural excellence, innovation, and community. RSVP Required
DocketLife Holiday Social 2026

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