Efiling Clerk At Dla Piper In Phoenix, Arizona

Efiling Clerk
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Summary The eFiling Clerk, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, ensures that all documents are accurately filed in a timely manner, maintains organized records, and assists attorneys and paralegals with filing-related inquiries.
Location This position can sit in any of DLA Piper's U.S. office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Working hours will be eastern time zone.
Responsibilities
Manage the electronic filing process for multiple cases and ensure timely submissions.
Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to gather necessary documents for filings.
Ensure all documents are accurately filed and comply with court requirements.
Call the Court, PACER or any e-filing vendor service to resolve any e-filing issues.
Review and verify the accuracy of documents before submission.
Stay updated on court rules and filing requirements.
Train and supervise entry-level filing clerks.
Desired Skills In-depth knowledge of court filing systems and court filing procedures.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
May require occasional overtime to meet filing deadlines.
Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED.
Certificates Additional legal or administrative training is a plus.
Minimum Years of Experience 2 years' experience in electronic filing.
Essential Job Expectations While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as
(a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing;
(b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls;
(c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture.
We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm's discretion in the future.
Disclaimer The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way.
It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions.
The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time.
This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.