Pleadings Specialist

PLEADINGS SPECIALIST

Position Type:

Full Time

Non-exempt

Hybrid Flexible (work in the office for 1 - 3 days per week, as needed, on a flexible schedule. Working hours range between 9 AM (PST) to 6 PM (PST), but would consider 8 AM (PST) to 5 PM (PST) )

Location: Los Angeles

Residency Requirements:

Washington D.C.: For all positions based in the Washington, D.C. office, residency within Washington D.C., Maryland or Virginia and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firms discretion and the nature of the role.

Los Angeles and San Francisco Offices: For all positions based in the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, residency within the state of California and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firms discretion and the nature of the role.

Salary Range: $33.90/hour - $37.50/hour ($70,512.00 - $78,000.00 annually) *

*The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire. The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package.

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Do you love bringing order to complex legal matters and being the behind-the-scenes force that keeps cases on track?

Our team is seeking a Pleadings Specialist who excels at managing pleadings, supporting attorneys across matters of all sizes, and contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Implement pleading clip management support including receiving and reviewing incoming legal documents to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Partner with case teams and other colleagues inputting case details and information from pleadings into the iManage system.
• Assist with development and implementation of the pleadings group, including answering questions from attorneys and staff regarding filing procedures and case status.
• Monitor case progress through automated alerts or manual checks, including communication with case teams that tracks the progress of cases by ensuring proper case documentation.

Tools

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Adobe Acrobat proficiency
• Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, Case Notebook, RingCentral, FileSite, iTimekeep or other related billing tool

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent certification required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or equivalent environment required.
• Experience with data sources and document management including accurately recording and managing legal documents with precise information.
• Familiarity with court case management systems and basic computer applications.
• Ability to be available, as needed, to work extended hours, nights and weekends.

Why Choose Munger Tolles?

• Precedent-Setting Cases: Clients turn to us for groundbreaking cases that demand creative thinking.
• Resourceful Deployment: When the stakes are high, we can mobilize an “army of trial lawyers”.
• High-Profile Representation: We represent major entities such as Bank of America, Edison International, Oaktree Capital Management, PG&E, and Berkshire Hathaway.

Our Exceptional Attorneys:

• Clerkship Experience: Nearly 75% of our lawyers and over 80% of our litigators have clerked for federal or state judges.
• Diverse Expertise: Our attorneys bring additional dimensions to client service. Some honed their skills as assistant U.S. attorneys, while others hold advanced degrees in fields like physics, engineering, and medicine.

The Pleadings Specialist role is an amazing opportunity available on our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP! We offer competitive pay, benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in today’s world.

For full details of the position and for information on other job opportunities, please visit our website at www.mto.com

About Munger, Tolles & Olson

Munger, Tolles & Olson has topped The American Lawyer’s A-List a record eleven times, and maintains the highest average A-List ranking in the history of the award.

We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, nearly 75% of our lawyers and over 80% of our litigators served as law clerks to federal or state judges and sixteen attorneys were clerks to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. We recruit and retain the best professional talent to support our Attorneys with a focus on service and excellence. We have a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing.

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MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation. This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.

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