E-Filing Specialist
San Francisco, CA  / Menlo Park, CA  / Sacramento, CA  / Los Angeles, CA  / Santa Monica, CA  / Irvine, CA  / Boston, MA  / New York, NY  / Washington, DC ...View All
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Job Description
E-Filing Specialist
Job Locations US-CA-San Francisco | US-CA-Menlo Park | US-CA-Sacramento | US-CA-Los Angeles | US-CA-Santa Monica | US-CA-Irvine | US-MA-Boston | US-NY-New York | US-DC-Washington
ID 2024-1315 Category Court Services/Docketing
Overview

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for an E-Filing Specialist in our Boston, New York, Washington DC or any of our California offices (Los Angeles; Menlo Park; Orange County; Sacramento; San Francisco; or Santa Monica).

Under the supervision of the Director of the West Coast Calendar Department, the E-filing Specialist will primarily be responsible for electronically filing and serving papers in various state and federal courts.

As time permits, the E-Filing Specialist will also enter litigation deadlines in Compulaw, the firm's calendaring software, and assist the Court Services Department with other related tasks.

Responsibilities
    Electronically files court documents in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Researches e-filing procedures, local court rules, state and federal civil procedure, and case histories as needed.
  • Reviews court filings for compliance with the applicable rules of procedure, including for correct format, signatures, required filing fees, chambers copies and certificates.
  • Answers questions from attorneys regarding electronic filing and court procedures.
  • Acts a liaison between the attorneys and the courts.
  • Retrieves docket sheets and court records.
  • Prepares correspondence to courtroom deputies, judges, law clerks and/or outside service(s) as necessary.
  • Assists with service of pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts.
  • Assists attorneys with registering for electronic filing accounts and trouble-shooting account access issues. Calendars litigation events in Compulaw based on review of court notifications, court rules, and attorney communications.
  • Runs reports in Compulaw and MyView of upcoming case deadlines, upon request.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum of five years prior similar related e-filing experience that includes filing in various e-filing platforms such as CM/ECF, Odyssey, Tyler Technologies, TrueFiling and File & ServeXpress.
  • Possesses strong customer service skills and works well within a team.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and to multitask under pressure.
  • Knowledge and experience researching California and other civil court procedure.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to organize high-volume workload and effectively interact with all levels of personnel is essential.
  • Proficiency with Aderant-Compulaw or comparable database is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and PDF software is required.
  • Overtime may be required.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company*.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is:

  • California Major Markets* $80,000 - $105,000
  • New York City $80,000 - $105,000
  • National $75,000 - $95,000

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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