Litigation E-Filing Specialist (Temporary Position)
Summary
Processes and tracks court filings, deadlines, and documents for a large law firm using electronic filing systems and docketing software.
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.
Based in California, the Litigation E-filing Specialist is responsible for the daily activities in a Managing Attorney’s Office, including the filing, service and retrieval of court documents; maintaining and updating all related databases; processing incoming court documents; checking dockets for updates; and communicating with court personnel and attorneys regarding proper filing procedures.
This role reports to the CA Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide support to litigation attorneys, including research, retrieval of documents and service of process.
- Perform electronic court filings for state, federal district and appellate courts.
- Screen and review incoming and outgoing court documents and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
- Track critical dates and related details and communicate information with attorneys, paralegals and/or staff, as necessary.
- Search cases using software and internet resources as necessary.
- Assist with other administrative projects or provide other general back-up support as necessary.
- Review court filings and enter calendar deadlines in the centralized docketing software, such as CourtAlert.
Qualifications:
- An understanding of court docketing and calendaring procedures and familiarity with court filings and general rules of court for processing pleadings.
- General level of knowledge of court rules and procedures in California state and federal courts.
- The position involves significant contact with lawyers, court and clerical staff. This requires solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Must be a self-starter, highly organized and a team player.
- Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and able to work under tight deadlines.
- Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related activities.
- Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
- Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as on a team, in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.
- Minimum of three (3) years of prior experience in litigation docketing desired.
- Experience working in a large law firm highly desired.
- Experience with rules-based calendaring software (e.g. CourtAlert, CompuLaw, MA3000, et al.) preferred.
- Experience with federal, state and local court systems, including electronic filing systems (i.e. NexGen, PACER, et al.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
Compensation & Benefits:
The hourly compensation rate for this position is $50-55/hr. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Benefits offered for this position may include health care and paid sick time.
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