E-Filing Specialist

Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Sacramento, CA

4d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

As an e-Filing Specialist, you will be responsible for electronically filing documents in state and federal courts. In this position, you will be part of a regional and national docketing team that provides support to the firm’s Los Angeles, Sacramento, Seattle and other domestic offices.
Daily Schedule: 4:00 pm – 12:00 am

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 1-3 years of experience as a docket specialist. Ideally, with exposure to litigation in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency with e-Filing documents in state and federal courts.
• The ability to interpret and analyze information.
• Computer proficient with advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a law firm environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Know applicable court rules on how to electronically file documents in federal court using the cm/ecf system. When needed, file documents electronically after hours.
• Be able to file documents in State and appellate courts.
• Have subject matter expertise on the requirements to e-File documents in federal and state courts across the country.
• Act as a liaison between the courts and the firm’s attorneys on procedural and technical matters.
• Respond to procedural inquiries from attorneys.
• Know how to research court case information to maintain an accurate record.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the regional coordinator and the Director and Managing Attorney, Docket.
• Serve as a back-up for overflow docketing requests, when not e-Filing.

Benefits

• Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level