Docketing Manager

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mental well-being programs

Family care benefits

Pet care benefits

Job summary

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco is seeking a Docketing Manager to support the Court Services Department. You will verify calendar entries, oversee deadlines, and assist with e-filings in state and federal courts across the West Coast.

This role requires strong civil procedure knowledge and experience with CM/ECF, Odyssey, Tyler, and related systems. With a minimum of five years in litigation calendaring, you will work with attorneys and calendar teams to ensure accuracy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong knowledge of California civil court procedures and rules (state superior, appellate, and federal).
• Experience with e-filing requirements and procedures, including filing in CM/ECF, Odyssey, Tyler Technologies, TrueFiling and File & ServeXpress.
• Proficiency with Aderant-CompuLaw, CourtAlert or a compatible database.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Calendar Management: Verify calculation of procedural deadlines and enter dates accurately in the calendaring system.
• Communication: Serve as a resource for attorneys and case teams on calendaring and civil procedures.
• Legal Research: Conduct research on court rules and case histories as needed.
• Process Improvement: Assist with improvements to calendaring and docketing procedures.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with SF Calendar Supervisor and NY/DC offices to ensure consistent operations.

Skills

Litigation calendaring

Court procedures

Communication

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

CM/ECF

Odyssey

Tyler Technologies

TrueFiling

File & ServeXpress

Job description

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Docketing Manager in any of the West Coast offices and consideration given for 100% remote US locations. The hours of the position are from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time.

The Docketing Manager will play a pivotal role in our Court Services Department, ensuring the accuracy of calendar entries calculated by the West Coast Calendar Department and providing e-filing support to the U.S. litigators. In this multifaceted position, you will verify the calculation of procedural deadlines, oversee the entry of dates in the calendar software, review court filings and litigation documents, provide valuable insights into civil and court procedures, and assist with e-filings and service in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Calendar Management: Verify calculation of procedural deadlines, review the entry of litigation deadlines in our U.S. calendaring system, to ensure accuracy and consistency in calendaring practices.
• Communication: Act as a resource for attorneys and case teams, answering questions about court calendaring, civil procedures, and judges' rules.
• Legal Research: Conduct research on court rules, civil procedures, and case histories as necessary.
• Process Improvement: Assist with change management efforts to enhance calendaring and docketing procedures.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with the SF Calendar Supervisor to ensure the calendaring entries meet the highest standards of accuracy. Coordinate with the Managing Attorney’s Offices in NY and DC to ensure consistent Court Services Department operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of similar related experience in litigation calendaring and court procedures.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong knowledge of California civil court procedures and rules (state superior, appellate, and federal).
• Experience with e-filing requirements and procedures, including filing in various e-filing platforms such as CM/ECF, Odyssey, Tyler Technologies, TrueFiling and File & ServeXpress
• Proficiency with Aderant-Compulaw, CourtAlert or a compatible database.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and interact effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to multitask under pressure.
• Possess strong customer service skills and works well within a team.

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:

• New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $85,000 - $130,000
• Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle $85,000 - $121,000
• All Other US Locations $76,000 - $112,000

The posted salary reflects the annual base pay for this role. This position may qualify for additional compensation in accordance with firm policy.

• 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.