Litigation Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Munger, Tolles, & Olson LLP Full time
Job Description

Court Services Specialist

The Court Services Specialist role is an exciting opportunity to join our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in today's world.

Key Responsibilities
  • Docketing and Calendaring
    • Provide litigation docket support to all firm offices.
    • Log and process all calendar requests as assigned using docketing software.
    • Determine court dates by reviewing relevant documents and calendars all State, Federal, and Agency court deadlines.
    • Provide weekly and customized calendar reports.
    • Create and update deadlines and trial calendars for new and existing clients/matters.
    • Respond to and work with case teams to ensure docket entries are accurate and meet their practice needs.
    • Conduct regular calendar meetings with attorneys or paralegals to review upcoming calendar.
  • Filing Support
    • E-file court documents.
    • Assist with the service of pleadings and other documents in State and Federal courts.
    • Act as a liaison between attorneys and courts.
    • Answer questions from attorneys and staff regarding electronic filing and court procedures.
  • Research and Analysis
    • Research court rules using applicable tools: Court website, Smart Rules, Westlaw, Rutter's Guide.
    • Assist in the investigation of docket/calendaring concerns and respond to inquiries regarding work product.
    • Answer procedural questions related to date calculations.
  • Communication and Collaboration
    • Communicate directly with court/administrative offices to confirm rules and procedures.
    • Act as a liaison between the firm's attorneys and court personnel.
    • Develop expert knowledge of court filings and standards; resolve court filing questions and ensure court filings are completed accurately.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent years of experience.
  • 5+ years of litigation docketing experience.
  • 2+ years E-filing experience.
  • Knowledge and ability to research multi-state rules of civil procedure, federal rules of procedure, local rules, judges' rules, and agency rules.
  • Experience researching court websites for both State and Federal courts.
  • Experience in use of Online filing platforms (CM/ECF and third-party vendors).
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products including MS Outlook, MS Edge, MS Excel, and MS Word.
  • Experience with CompuLaw Vision, Pacer, Smartrules, Westlaw legal systems.
  • Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to budget time efficiently while handling multiple tasks.
  • Must demonstrate accuracy when calculating deadlines and entering due dates and the ability to research rules when needed.
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with personnel in a responsible and respectful manner.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze information.
  • Must be a self-starter; able to work in a fast-paced environment; and exercise independent judgment in performing all aspects of the assignments.
  • Must be able to work with competing deadlines and prioritize as needed.
Competencies
  • Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Being resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.


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