E-Filing and Litigation Specialist

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP•Washington, DC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Orrick is seeking an E-Filing and Litigation Specialist to support its Court Services Department and litigation practice. The position is hybrid and may be based in an East Coast or Midwest office listed in the posting, with consideration also given to 100% remote locations in the United States. The specialist reports to the D.C. Managing Attorney. The role is divided approximately equally between managing electronic filing and service in state and federal courts, and providing litigation support, including calculating deadlines with the firm’s calendaring software and answering case-team questions about court procedures and related matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
At least 3 years of prior similar e-filing experience, including use of platforms such as CM/ECF, NYSCEF, Odyssey, Tyler Technologies, TrueFiling, and File & ServeXpress.
Knowledge of civil court procedures and rules in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Proficiency with CourtAlert, Aderant-Compulaw, or a comparable database.
Effective written and oral communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage a high-volume workload under tight deadlines.
Strong multitasking skills and ability to meet competing deadlines.
Tech-savvy and able to quickly learn new software and technology platforms.
Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
Proactive problem-solving, ownership of tasks, and follow-through.
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
Exceptional accuracy and thoroughness in e-filing, calendaring, and data entry, with a focus on risk management.
Strong customer service skills and ability to work well within a team.
Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels.
Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Electronically file court documents accurately and on time.
Research e-filing procedures, local court rules, state and federal civil procedure, and case histories as needed.
Review court filings for compliance with applicable procedural rules, including formatting, signatures, filing fees, chambers copies, and certificates.
Answer attorneys’ questions about electronic filing and court procedures.
Act as a liaison between attorneys and courts.
Retrieve docket sheets and court records.
Prepare correspondence to courtroom deputies, judges, law clerks, and outside services as necessary.
Assist with service of pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts.
Assist attorneys with electronic filing account registration and troubleshoot account access issues.
Calendar litigation events in calendaring software based on court notifications, court rules, and attorney communications.
Generate reports of upcoming case deadlines in calendaring software.
Respond to attorneys’, paralegals’, and assistants’ questions about calendaring, procedure, and compliance with court rules.
Research court rules, procedures, and case histories as needed.
Track state and federal cases of interest through various applications.
Search for sample court filings, court records, and dockets.
Order certificates of good standing, transcripts, and other litigation documents as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Mental well-being programs.
Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Parental leave benefits.
Health savings account contributions, where applicable to the medical plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
401(k) program.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Potential annual discretionary merit bonus based on firm and individual performance.