Senior Filing Specialist
$117,125–$158,475 year
HybridSan Francisco, California, United States or Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Complete e-Filing litigation documents and coordinate traditional hard-copy submissions across federal, state, and administrative tribunals, including motions to seal, ex parte submissions, and emergency filings. Independently review filings for compliance with formatting requirements and research new court procedures. Effectuate service of process, manage chambers copies, and maintain attorney e-Filing credentials. Train colleagues on e-Filing mechanics and internal docketing processes while supporting the Office of the Clerk's evolving administrative team. Evening work and overtime are expected.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of litigation E-filing experience in a wide range of domestic tribunals
- Strong working knowledge of applicable administrative requirements relating to e-Filing and document standards among the various courts and tribunals in which the firm commonly litigates
- Independent research and preparation regarding administrative requirements related to specific e-Filing events
- Significant experience e-Filing and performing related administrative tasks for complex litigation filings, including for example, voluminous filings with extensive exhibits, motions to seal, materials filed provisionally under seal or confidentially, ex parte filings, TROs, and case initiating tasks (new complaints, miscellaneous cases, etc.)
- Experience filing pre-trial and trial documents (during an active trial)
- Strong familiarity with electronic filing platforms across a wide range of courts including, at a minimum, NextGen CM/ECF, PACER, California EFSPs, additional electronic filing platforms
- Experience with internal docketing processes and tools (e.g., NetDocs, Pleadings Index Database)
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Kofax Power PDF, or similar PDF software
- The ability to commute to a domestic firm office on an as-needed basis to assist with service, chambers copies, and more
- Candidates open to a later work shift (e.g. 11:00am-8:00pm Pacific)
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred bachelor's degree or equivalent
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