E-Filing Analyst

Benesch Law•New York, NY

1d•$88,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Benesch, we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust with both clients and employees. The firm is committed to providing high-level legal service and fostering a positive work environment, consistently earning recognition on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces lists and advancing on the AmLaw 150. Benesch offers a hybrid schedule, career development, transparent leadership, and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. The firm is one of the fastest-growing in the nation with offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. The E-filing Analyst position, located in the New York office, offers work-from-home flexibility with occasional in-office requirements. The hours are 4:00 pm to 12:30 am. This role is for an individual with robust national e-filing experience, preferably with California e-filing, to assist with late-night and west coast filing matters. The E-Filing Analyst acts as the firm's subject matter expert on all aspects of electronic filing, responsible for developing and maintaining best practices, procedures, and quality standards across federal, state, and local courts. The analyst proactively monitors and interprets changes in rules and platform requirements, communicates updates to attorneys and staff, and provides guidance on proper filing protocols. Additionally, the role handles escalated e-filing matters, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency in all firm submissions.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience performing high-volume electronic filings on a national level.
Knowledge of court and administrative agency operations, including filing procedures, workflows, and electronic filing systems such as CM/ECF and PACER.
Demonstrated ability to research and comply with filing rules in multiple jurisdictions.
Experience using platforms such as One Legal, File & ServeXpress, Odyssey, and other similar e-filing portals.
Proficiency with internet-based research.
Thorough understanding of both federal and state filing protocols.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the firm and with external clients.
High degree of professionalism, organization, and prioritization.
Commitment to delivering an exceptional First in Service experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with federal and state court systems in California.
Experience in docketing at a mid-to-sized law firm or larger.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with attorneys and legal staff to review, format, and finalize pleadings, discovery, and court filings in compliance with the rules and requirements of each jurisdiction.
Manages electronic filings across federal, state, and local courts, including via CM/ECF, PACER, and third-party platforms such as OneLegal, ensuring all submissions meet procedural and technical standards.
Handles complex, high-volume, multi-jurisdictional filings for all firm offices, prioritizing critical deadlines and maintaining accuracy under time pressure.
Monitors court docket systems and internal docketing tools to track filing deadlines, updates case status, and ensures calendar integrity by cleaning or consolidating non-essential entries.
Prepares, organizes, and verifies filing materials such as exhibit indices, hyperlinks, bookmarks, redactions, and slipsheets, while proofreading and cite-checking for accuracy.
Coordinates with vendors for manual filings, courtesy/chambers copies, personal service, and record retrieval when required by specific courts or judges.
Provides escalated support and training to staff and timekeepers regarding electronic filing and document submission procedures, promoting firm-wide adherence to best practices.
Advocates for continuous improvement in firm-wide electronic filing processes and workflow efficiency.
Communicates promptly and professionally with internal and external contacts, ensuring high levels of service and responsiveness.
Collaborates across offices to maintain consistent filing standards and share knowledge of evolving court procedures and technologies.
Other projects and duties as assigned.