Remote Docketing Manager - Legal Calendaring Expert

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe

Menlo Park (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Orrick is seeking a Docketing Manager to support the West Coast Calendar Department and provide e-filing support to the U.S. litigators.

The role involves verifying deadline calculations, entering dates into calendar software, reviewing filings, and assisting with state and federal e-filings. The position requires five years of litigation calendaring experience, strong knowledge of California procedures, and excellent communication in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment across multiple

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.

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.