Senior Litigation E-Filing Specialist

The role

The Senior Litigation E-Filing Specialist handles complex and time-sensitive court filings and provides procedural support to attorneys and case teams. This person performs filing, service, and retrieval of court documents while maintaining databases and monitoring dockets.

What you will do

• Provide experienced support to litigation attorneys and case teams
• Perform electronic filings in California state courts and federal district and appellate courts
• Review incoming and outgoing court documents for compliance with court rules
• Confirm filing and service requirements, fees, and supporting documents
• Research court rules, judicial practices and docket history
• Assist with administrative projects and support the CA MAO
• Review court filings and enter calendar deadlines into docketing software
• Serve as a resource for e-filing specialists and assist with onboarding, training and mentoring
• Review filing plans and submissions prepared by other specialists
• Develop and update filing checklists, procedural resources and training materials

Required qualifications

• Thorough understanding of litigation filing, service, docketing and calendaring procedures
• Advanced working knowledge of California state and federal court rules, local rules, judicial requirements and electronic filing procedures
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment and accountability
• Ability to respond effectively to shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple filings
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced team environment
• Proficiency with federal, state and local electronic filing systems and docket resources, including CM/ECF and PACER
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice to have

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible litigation e-filing or managing attorney’s office experience
• Experience working in a large law firm
• Experience training or mentoring filing staff and reviewing others’ work
• Experience with rules-based calendaring software (e.g. CourtAlert, CompuLaw, MA3000, et al.)

Benefits

• health care
• retirement benefits
• paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
• parental leave
• basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.