Skadden

Senior E-Filing Clerk

Los Angeles, United StatesFull timeSeniorPosted 1 day ago
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We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm.About UsSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.The OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior E-Filing Clerk to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Los Angeles office (hybrid).Position OverviewThe Senior E-Filing Clerk processes complex filings, answers procedural questions, provides strategic calendar guidance, and conducts docket research using advanced online litigation software tools for our Los Angeles Managing Law Clerks ("MLC") department.  Collaborates with MLC personnel, utilizes various department internal systems and technologies to automate the delivery of federal and state court filings. ResponsibilitiesProcesses complex filings in state and federal courts + alternative dispute resolution jurisdictions (JAMS, AAA, etc.)Review documents for rule compliance prior to service and filing.Provides strategic calendar guidance using the Firm's calendar software.Conducts docket research using various vendor platforms to support attorneys with procedural guidance, filings and case strategies.Notifies the Managing Law Clerks Manager promptly of any filing, vendor, or operational issues that may arise within the department.Ability to communicate with various court personnel and vendors.Retrieve decisions, pleadings, motion papers in various courts/agencies throughout the U.S.Places filings, services of process related documents, and content from document retrieval requests in the department database—ensuring department analytics retention.Provide accurate and timely responses to requests into the department, with high-quality work product that aligns with Firm values.Assist to maintain cases through vendor PacerPro, Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER), and other vendors the department utilizes.Monitor various local jurisdictions for new and updated rules, administrative orders, and internal operating procedures.Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.Manages Firm resources responsibly.Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsKnowledge of Federal and California state practice and rules.Demonstrate effective writ...