Orrick

Docketing Manager

Orrick$85K — $121K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of litigation calendaring and court procedure experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong knowledge of California civil court rules (state and federal).
  • Experience with e-filing on platforms like CM/ECF and TrueFiling.
  • Proficient in Aderant-Compulaw or similar databases.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Verify procedural deadline calculations and review litigation deadlines.
  • Serve as a resource for attorneys regarding court calendaring and civil procedures.
  • Conduct legal research on court rules and case histories as needed.
  • Assist in process improvement for calendaring and docketing.
  • Coordinate with teams to ensure consistent operations across departments.

Benefits

  • Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Robust mental well-being programs and paid time off.
  • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Industry-leading parental leave benefits and HSA contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts and a 401K program.
Full Job Description
Overview

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.

TheDocketing Manager will play a pivotal role in our Court Services Department,ensuring theaccuracy of calendar entriescalculated bythe West Coast Calendar Department and providinge-filingsupport to theU.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-filingsand servicein state and federal courts.

Responsibilities
  • Calendar Management:Verify calculation of procedural deadlines,review the entry of litigation deadlinesin ourU.S.calendaring system,toensureaccuracy andconsistency 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 casehistoriesas necessary.
  • Process Improvement:Assistwith change management efforts to enhance calendaring and docketing procedures.
  • Collaboration:Coordinate with theSF Calendar Supervisortoensure the calendaring entries meet the highest standardsof accuracy. Coordinate with theManaging Attorney27s Offices in NY and DC to ensure consistent Court Services Department operations.
Qualifications
  • Minimum offiveyears of similar related experience in litigationcalendaring and court procedures.
  • Bachelor27s Degree or equivalent work experiencerequired.
  • Strong knowledge of California civilcourt procedures and rules(state superior, appellate, and federal).
  • Experiencewithe-filingrequirements and procedures, includingfiling in variouse-filingplatforms such as CM/ECF, Odyssey, Tyler Technologies,TrueFilingand File & ServeXpress
  • Proficiencywith Aderant-Compulaw,CourtAlertor 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 Orrick27s 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 ourPaid Time Off program and paid holidays.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

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About Orrick

Orrick is an international law firm founded in San Francisco, California. The firm advises on transactions, litigation and regulatory matters for venture-backed companies, public companies, E&I funds, financial institutions and governments.
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