[Hiring] E-Filing Specialist @Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Role Description

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 domestic offices.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 5-7 years of experience at a large law firm in a litigation support role
• Experience and subject matter expertise on the filing requirements for federal and state courts
• Proficiency with e-Filing documents in state and federal courts
• Ability to research and apply jurisdiction-specific rules and procedures
• Attention to detail and accuracy under deadlines
• Time management and ability to multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to interpret filing rules and respond to procedural changes
• Proficiency with common e-filing platforms (e.g., CM/ECF for federal courts, state Court e-Filing platforms)
• The ability to interpret and analyze information
• Computer proficient with advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) required

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits at all levels
• Collaborative team environment
• Commitment to excellence from all staff

Company Description

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 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.

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This position is based in Atlanta, GA 30309, Dallas, TX 75201, or Houston, TX 77002.