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Senior Litigation E-Filing Specialist
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Llp · 🇺🇸 Los Angeles; Orange County
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 37 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 37 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in California, the Senior Litigation E-Filing Specialist independently handles complex and time-sensitive court filings and provides experienced procedural support to attorneys and case teams. The role performs filing, service and retrieval of court documents; maintains related databases; processes incoming court documents; monitors dockets; and communicates with court personnel regarding filing procedures. The Senior Specialist also serves as a resource for other e-filing specialists, supports training and quality control, and helps improve filing practices to reduce risk and promote consistent, reliable service. This role reports to the CA Managing Attorney. Responsibilities include: • Provide experienced support to litigation attorneys and case teams, including procedural research, document retrieval and coordination of service of process. • Independently prepare and perform electronic filings in California state courts and federal district and appellate courts, including complex, expedited, voluminous and under-seal submissions. • Review incoming and outgoing court documents for compliance with applicable court rules, local rules, judicial requirements and filing procedures; identify deficiencies and coordinate corrections before submission. • Confirm filing and service requirements, filing events, party designations, fees, supporting documents and courtesy copy requirements; communicate filing plans and outstanding issues to case teams in advance of deadlines. • Research court rules, judicial practices and docket history to resolve nonroutine filing questions; consult with court personnel as appropriate and escalate unresolved or significant issues to the CA Managing Attorney. • Assist with administrative projects and provide support across the CA MAO as needed, while maintaining timely communication about workload, filing status and coverage needs. • Review court filings, track critical dates and communicate relevant information to attorneys and staff; enter calendar deadlines in centralized docketing software, such as CourtAlert, as assigned and in coordination with the docketing team. • Serve as an experienced resource for e-filing specialists and other MAO staff; provide practical guidance on complex filings and assist with onboarding, training and mentoring. • Review filing plans and submissions prepared by other specialists as assigned, providing constructive feedback and helping ensure consistent application of MAO procedures. • Develop and update filing checklists, procedural resources and training materials; share court and system updates. Qualifications: • Thorough understanding of litigation filing, service, docketing and calendaring procedures, with the ability to apply requirements accurately to complex matters. • Advanced working knowledge of California state and federal court rules, local rules, judicial requirements and electronic filing procedures. • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain procedural requirements clearly and work effectively with attorneys, court personnel and legal support staff. • Excellent organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to identify filing deficiencies and procedural risks. • Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment and accountability, with the ability to serve as a reliable resource for colleagues. • Ability to respond effectively to shif