Orrick

Docketing Manager

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.

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. 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.