E-Filing Specialist

Why Seyfarth: This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City. At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. The Opportunity: 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 The Day-To-Day: On any given day, you will be working with your colleagues on a variety of requests and projects. You will:

• 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.

You Have:

• 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.
• Prior experience working in a law firm environment preferred.
• 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.

What We Provide: Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. More About Seyfarth: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/. Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf Location Specific Language: Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Seyfarth Shaw believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing client data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Seyfarth employees and interacting with Seyfarth clients. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Los Angeles: The full-time salary range for this role is $82,000 to $95,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week. Sacramento: The full-time salary range for this role is $80,000 to $92,000 annually, which is based on a 37.5-hour work week. Seattle: The full-time salary range for this role is $82,000 to $94,000 annually, which is based on a 37.5-hour work week. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role in the locations listed above at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). #LI-Remote This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017 This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814 This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job