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E-Filing Specialist - Remote

Austin, TX · Legal

E-Filing Specialist - Remote
Prestigious law firm has an excellent opportunity for an E-Filing Specialist

Under the supervision of the Director of the West Coast Calendar Department, the E-filing Specialist will primarily be responsible for electronically filing and serving papers in various state and federal courts. As time permits, the E-Filing Specialist will also enter litigation deadlines in Compulaw, the firm’s calendaring software, and assist the Court Services Department with other related tasks.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Electronically files court documents in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Researches e-filing procedures, local court rules, state and federal civil procedure, and case histories as needed.
  • Reviews court filings for compliance with the applicable rules of procedure, including for correct format, signatures, required filing fees, chambers copies and certificates.
  • Answers questions from attorneys regarding electronic filing and court procedures.
  • Acts a liaison between the attorneys and the courts.
  • Retrieves docket sheets and court records.
  • Prepares correspondence to courtroom deputies, judges, law clerks and/or outside service(s) as necessary.
  • Assists with service of pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts.
  • Assists attorneys with registering for electronic filing accounts and trouble-shooting account access issues. Calendars litigation events in Compulaw based on review of court notifications, court rules, and attorney communications.
  • Runs reports in Compulaw and MyView of upcoming case deadlines, upon request.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum of five years prior similar related e-filing experience that includes filing in various e-filing platforms such as CM/ECF, Odyssey, Tyler Technologies, TrueFiling and File & ServeXpress.
  • Possesses strong customer service skills and works well within a team.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and to multitask under pressure.
  • Knowledge and experience researching California and other civil court procedure.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to organize high-volume workload and effectively interact with all levels of personnel is essential.
  • Proficiency with Aderant-Compulaw or comparable database is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and PDF software is required.
  • Overtime may be required.

To Apply: Please email your resume to: cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com

Craig Fleck
Vice President
Chelsea Search Group
1777 Laurelwood Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
858-829-7747
cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com

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