Litigation Calendar Specialist

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K program and retirement benefits

Job summary

Orrick is seeking a Litigation Calendar Specialist to join our West Coast Calendar Department. The role focuses on calculating procedural deadlines, data entry in calendaring software, and supporting case teams with litigation tasks.

Under supervision, you will manage court calendars, generate reports, and advise attorneys on calendaring issues. Exceptional attention to detail and familiarity with CA procedure are highly valued, with remote access to West Coast offices available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of two years prior similar related experience.
• Exceptional accuracy and thoroughness in calendaring and data entry, with a focus on risk management.
• Knowledge of California civil court procedure and rules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calendar litigation events in the firm’s calendaring software based on review of court notifications, court rules, and attorney communications.
• Run reports in calendaring software.
• Respond to questions from attorneys, paralegals and assistants regarding court calendaring, procedure and compliance with court rules.
• Act as liaison between attorneys and court personnel.

Skills

Calendar management

Data entry accuracy

Legal knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Aderant-Compulaw

CourtAlert

Job description

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Calendar Specialist based in any of our West Coast offices (Los Angeles; Menlo Park; Orange County; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle or Portland) to work with a team of dedicated professionals.

Under the supervision of the Director of the West Coast Calendar Department and the West Coast Managing Attorney, the Litigation Calendar Specialist will primarily be responsible for calculating procedural deadlines and entering data into the firm’s calendaring software, as well as providing litigation related support to case teams.

Responsibilities

• Calendar litigation events in the firm’s calendaring software based on review of court notifications, court rules, and attorney communications. Run reports in calendaring software.
• Respond to questions from attorneys, paralegals and assistants regarding court calendaring, procedure and compliance with court rules.
• Perform research on court rules, procedure, and case histories, as needed.
• Act as liaison between attorneys and court personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of two years prior similar related experience.
• Exceptional accuracy and thoroughness in calendaring and data entry, with a focus on risk management.
• Tech-savvy and able to quickly learn new software and technology platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
• Knowledge of California civil court procedure and rules (state superior, appellate, and federal), preferred.
• Proficiency with Aderant-Compulaw, CourtAlert or compatible database, preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage a high-volume workload.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of tasks and follows through.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Possess strong customer service skills and works well within a team.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel.
• Overtime may be required on occasion.

Who is Orrick?

Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is:

• Silicon Valley and San Francisco $60,000 - $90,000
• Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, and Seattle $60,000 - $90,000
• Portland $60,000 - $90,000

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

• We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life
• robust mental well-being programs
• child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program
• This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.