West Coast Calendar Senior Staff Attorney

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a West Coast Calendar Senior Staff Attorney in the Court Services Department. The West Coast Senior Staff Attorney reports to the Director of the West Coast Calendar department and advises litigation attorneys and staff on federal and state court procedural issues; reviews court filings and litigation documents; verifies calculation of procedural deadlines; monitors entry of dates using the Firm's calendar software; and acts as a resource for questions regarding civil procedure and case management in California, Washington, Oregon, and other states.

This position is hybrid and located in any of our California offices.

Advises attorneys and staff on matters relating to court procedure and rules.
• Advises attorneys on procedural strategies.
• Answers questions from attorneys and staff regarding court calendaring, civil and criminal procedure and individual judge's rules in state and federal cases.
• Monitors paper and electronic service and filing of all court related documents.
• Assists with and monitors entry of all litigation deadlines into Compulaw, the U.S. calendaring software.
• Reviews court filings for compliance with the applicable rules of procedure.
• Researches court rules, civil procedure, and case histories as needed.
• Prepares correspondence to court personnel and/or outside service(s) as necessary for court filings.
• Acts as a liaison between the attorneys and the courts.
• Assists with applications to various court bar memberships.
• Coordinates payment of filing fees, bar dues and association membership.
• Collaborates with other managers in the Court Services Department and with CaseStream, the Service Center and Research & Information, among others.

• JD Degree and active admission to practice law in California.
• Minimum of three year's prior similar related experience.
• Judicial Clerkship or prior Managing Attorney experience a plus.
• Experience and knowledge of California state and federal court procedure.
• Familiarity with Aderant-Compulaw or compatible calendaring software.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize high-volume workload and effectively interact with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure and conflicting circumstances.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Ability to manage change within a dynamic and progressive organization while maintaining a commitment to the Firm's core values.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is

• California Major Markets* $139,000 - $241,000
• National $129,000 - $211,000

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

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 insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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