Experience and Submissions Senior Specialist

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for an Experience and Submissions Senior Specialist. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices.

Are you a superb writer with outstanding attention to detail who enjoys keeping complex, deadline-driven projects on track?  If you’re ready to help showcase the firm’s market-leading work through legal directory and league table submissions, then our Experience and Submissions Senior Specialist role may be the perfect fit for you.  

What You Will Do:  In this role you will support the operational execution of the firm’s legal directory and league table submissions, including Chambers, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, Managing IP and other strategic recognitions. You will partner closely with lawyers, business development professionals and firm leadership to identify, draft and submit league table submissions, capture and maintain high-quality experience data, and leverage technology to continuously improve submission processes.

What Responsibilities Will I Have?

Experience

• Capture all relevant matter data for the firm experience database
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely data collection
• Assist in driving end-user adoption and adherence to firm data entry standards through documentation and collaboration with firm training resources
• Monitor quality assurance and make recommendations to improve accuracy and process
• Participate in key relationships with legal teams to ensure consistency between practices and sectors in recording data

Submissions

• Maintain and update a central record and schedule of annual directory and league table submissions (including referral tracker for Chambers and Legal 500)
• Collaborate with lawyers to determine suitable matters for league table submissions
• Coordinate the preparation, review and submission of league table materials, ensuring compliance with publication requirements and deadlines
• Record, maintain and report on league table outcomes, including rankings, recognitions and year-over-year performance trends
• Maintain lawyer biography and honors content related to ranking achievements across firm systems and directory profiles
• Prepare directory interview briefing materials, meeting summaries and supporting documentation for attorneys
• Assist with compiling, analyzing and reporting on rankings data to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Identify opportunities to leverage generative AI, workflow tools, automation and knowledge management systems to improve submission quality and efficiency

Procedural

• Adhere to all workflow and time recording policies and procedures
• Ability to work in the office and travel as requested
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours as required

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Superb writing skills and verbal and written communication skills to interact with lawyers at all levels across the firm
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, with excellent scheduling and time management skills
• Strong prioritization skills, including the ability to manage workload effectively and keep accurate, organized records
• Attention to detail; ensuring that data is consistently and accurately captured and described
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with colleagues across various departments and functions
• Familiarity with data analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with team members and drive involvement in data collection

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. 

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is:

• New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $89,000 - $120,000
• Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle $81,000 - $115,000
• All Other US Locations $76,000 - $100,000

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; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our PTO program 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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