Job Description
Federal Court Filing Specialist (FAA §207 – Arbitration Award Confirmation) DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE NOT FILED IN U.S. FEDERAL COURT BEFORE We are seeking a verified federal court filing professional or senior litigation paralegal with direct CM/ECF experience to handle Petitions to Confirm Arbitration Awards under FAA §207 in U.S. federal courts. This is a procedural filing role only (not legal advocacy). Accuracy, speed, and court-level compliance are mandatory. Scope of Work (Non-Negotiable) You will be responsible for: Identifying correct federal venue for FAA §207 filings Preparing a court-compliant Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award Formatting exhibits and attachments per district-specific local rules Assembling a CM/ECF-ready filing package Filing through CM/ECF or coordinated clerk/paralegal access Providing filing receipt / docket confirmation This role does not include legal advice or courtroom advocacy. Mandatory Requirements (Read Carefully) You must meet all of the following: Prior experience filing in U.S. federal court Hands-on familiarity with CM/ECF Experience with arbitration award confirmations (FAA or New York Convention preferred) Ability to follow district-specific clerk requirements Willingness to provide ID and address verification before handling filings Willingness to work under milestone-based escrow only If you cannot meet all of these, do not apply. Screening Questions (Required – Applications Without These Will Be Rejected) Answer concisely (no long explanations): Which U.S. federal district would you file an FAA §207 petition against Google, and why? List the core documents required for a Petition to Confirm an Arbitration Award under FAA §207. Do you personally have CM/ECF access, or do you file through a retained clerk/paralegal account? In which federal districts have you previously filed arbitration-related petitions? Are you comfortable providing ID and address verification before filing? Payment Structure Payment will be released only by milestones: Milestone 1: Venue confirmation + filing checklist Milestone 2: Court-ready petition + exhibits (PDF) Milestone 3: Confirmed federal filing (docket receipt) No full upfront payments. No exceptions. Important Notes We do not accept placeholders, partial drafts, or post-deadline submissions. Missed deadlines or out-of-scope delivery will result in immediate termination. Professional, concise communication is required — verbosity is not a substitute for delivery. • *If you are a real federal filing professional, this role will be straightforward. If you are not, this post is not for you.** Apply tot his job