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Steno

Court reporting and remote deposition services

Court Filing Manager - Litigation Support

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$100k - $130k+ Equity options + Monthly home-office stipend
Senior
Remote in USA
Remote

About the job

Requirements
  • Have 5+ years of experience in California court filing or eFiling operations, with deep, county-level knowledge of Superior Court requirements.
  • Have 5+ years in a management or leadership role, ideally overseeing a filing, legal operations, or litigation support team.
  • Have a proven track record of managing a high-volume, multi-jurisdiction caseload with consistent quality, accuracy, and service-level agreement performance.
  • Have hands-on experience with eFiling platforms such as Tyler Odyssey/File & Serve, LegalConnect, One Legal, Greenfile, or InfoTrack.
  • Have experience building and maintaining standard operating procedures, playbooks, and training materials that keep a team operating accurately at scale.
  • Have strong coaching and people-management skills, with experience giving direct feedback and leading difficult performance conversations.
  • Possess emotional intelligence and a people-first leadership style, reading people accurately, adapting to individuals, and staying composed under pressure from clients, courts, and deadlines.
  • Have cross-functional communication skills and be comfortable serving as a liaison between operations, sales, billing, and leadership.
  • Have a track record of process improvement, turning audit findings, rejection trends, and incident reports into fixes that prevent recurrence.
Responsibilities
  • Own the day-to-day performance, quality, and output of the Court Filing team of specialists working across multiple California courts and jurisdictions.
  • Manage workload distribution and prioritization across the team, ensuring rush and VIP filings are handled with urgency and service-level agreements are consistently met.
  • Coach and develop team members through regular feedback, hands-on training, and performance conversations, using rejections or errors as development opportunities.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, set goals and key performance indicators, and hold the team accountable to quality and productivity standards.
  • Serve as the team’s primary source of California court filing expertise, including county-level nuances, mandatory cover sheets, tentative ruling procedures, courtesy copy requirements, e-service rules, and local requirements not covered by statewide rules.
  • Conduct regular audits of case files, data entry, and eFiling submissions to catch errors before they reach the court or client.
  • Own formal escalation and incident reporting for complex filing issues, identify root causes, implement preventive fixes, resolve issues at the role’s level, and escalate true exceptions to leadership.
  • Track rejection trends and workflow bottlenecks across the team, and build or refine standard operating procedures and playbooks to address gaps.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Court Filing team and Account Executives, Account Managers, Billing, and other internal stakeholders on escalations and process questions.
  • Own key performance indicator and service-level agreement reporting for the Court Filing team, translating team- and individual-level data into updates for Litigation Support leadership.
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, and ramp planning for the Court Filing team, including participating in interviews and building training materials as the team scales.
  • Partner with the Training and Development Manager as a co-owner of onboarding curriculum and ongoing training content.
  • Own the Day 1 onboarding experience for new law firm clients on the court filing side, including data entry and account setup.
  • Maintain fluency across eFiling platforms used by the team, including Tyler Odyssey/File & Serve, LegalConnect, One Legal, Greenfile, and InfoTrack, and stay current as new courts, portals, and rules become available.
  • Partner with Litigation Support leadership on special projects and process improvements as the team and client base grow, including expansion into jurisdictions outside California.
  • Be visibly present with the team and actively invest in morale and connection.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with case management, customer relationship management, or operational reporting software.
  • Experience providing training, webinars, or educational content to teams.
  • Knowledge of court filing requirements outside California.
  • Prior experience in a startup or high-growth environment.
  • Experience partnering with product or engineering teams to improve internal tools or client-facing portals.

About the company

Steno provides court reporting and litigation-support services for the legal industry, including certified reporters for depositions, hearings, and trials, plus remote deposition services through its proprietary platform Steno Connect. Additional offerings include videography, interpretation, and transcription. The platform supports secure video conferencing and exhibit handling, making virtual proceedings easier to manage. The company uses a deferred payment model called DelayPay, allowing law firms to defer payment until a case is resolved to improve cash flow. Steno differentiates itself with its combined suite of services, a dedicated remote-deposition platform, and a payment option that eases cash flow for law firms. Its goal is to streamline the deposition and trial process for legal professionals by offering accessible, technology-enabled services that replace or augment traditional court reporting agencies.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$136.5M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Steno raised $49 million on March 26, 2026, led by Savano Capital Partners.
  • On September 29, 2026, Brian Lee joined Steno's board, strengthening legal-services credibility.
  • Prabhdeep Singh became CEO on June 9, 2026, sharpening execution after founder transition.

What critics are saying

  • Steno faces Lexitas, U.S. Legal Support, and Clio as they bundle enterprise legal workflows.
  • DelayPay still strains cash flow if cases stall, and stale receivables can spike losses.
  • If AI transcript tools commoditize, Steno's services business loses margin and strategic differentiation.

What makes Steno unique

  • Steno blends certified reporters, remote deposition software, and AI transcript analysis in one workflow.
  • Transcript Genius ships page-line citations, contradiction detection, and multi-deposition search inside Steno's suite.
  • JAMS added Steno to JAMS Next on February 12, 2026, validating enterprise trust.

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Artificial Lawyer
Sep 29th, 2026
LegalZoom co-founder Brian Lee joins Steno board.

LegalZoom co-founder Brian Lee joins Steno board. AL doesn't often do board roles, but this is a biggy, so...Steno, the court reporting and AI-driven litigation support pioneer, has appointed Brian Lee to its Board of Directors. Lee co-founded LegalZoom in 2000 - which was then seen as a ground-breaking venture for this sector, as it provided consumers and small businesses with affordable online legal help. After leaving his full-time role at LegalZoom, Lee went on to become a serial entrepreneur, taking on senior positions at, and/or co-founding, several other companies that included: ShoeDazzle, The Honest Company, BAM Ventures, Art of Sport, and Arena Club - sometimes with celebrity involvement, such as with Kobe Bryant. Steno noted that Lee 'guided LegalZoom through immense early growth, expanding revenue beyond $300 million and laying the foundation for its eventual public offering (NASDAQ: LZ) at a $7 billion market capitalization'. Now, Lee - who long ago worked as a lawyer at Skadden - has come back to the legal world. The move also follows Steno's $49 million Series C funding round earlier this year. Lee commented: 'In litigation support, software alone cannot replace the reliability, high-touch execution, and trust that attorneys need when bringing a case to trial. Steno stands out because it prioritizes the client experience, treating service as a core strength rather than an afterthought. I am thrilled to join the board and help Prabhdeep [the CEO] and the leadership team scale Steno's service-first model across the legal industry.' Prabhdeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Steno, added: 'Steno's strength is in its hybrid model: Artificial Lawyer deliver white-glove, concierge-level services alongside AI and legal tech tools built specifically for litigators. 'Brian understands how to build market-defining service companies in the legal sector better than anyone. His experience expanding LegalZoom from an early concept into an industry standard will be invaluable as we continue to scale our footprint as a top-tier litigation support partner.' Legal Innovators UK - Nov 4 and 5 / Legal Innovators New York - Nov 17 and 18 Cosmonauts have now opened Express Registration for Legal Innovators UK and New York. This means that if you are at a law firm or at an inhouse legal team you can now zoom directly to your tickets - which are complimentary as long as you qualify. For London - Nov 4 and 5, at the Minster Building, see here: And, for New York - Nov 17 and 18 - Midtown, please see here:

PR Newswire
Sep 29th, 2026
LegalZoom founder Brian Lee joins Steno's board to scale tech-enabled court reporting services

Steno, a tech-enabled court reporting and litigation support services provider, has appointed Brian Lee, founder and former CEO of LegalZoom, to its board of directors. The move follows Steno's $49 million Series C funding round led by Savano Capital Partners and recent executive appointments, including a new CEO. Lee brings extensive legal services experience, having grown LegalZoom to over $300 million in revenue before its eventual public offering at a $7 billion market capitalisation. He also co-founded The Honest Company, which reached $300 million in revenue within three years, along with ShoeDazzle and Art of Sport. Steno combines white-glove services with AI and legal tech tools designed for litigators. The company aims to expand into the AmLaw 200 and enterprise legal markets whilst maintaining its service-focused approach.

PR Newswire
Aug 20th, 2026
Steno hires Jon Hefler as VP of growth after $49M Series C round

Steno, a tech-enabled court reporting and litigation support services provider, has appointed Jon Hefler as vice president of growth. Hefler brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience in court reporting and litigation support. The appointment follows Steno's $49 million Series C funding round led by Savano Capital Partners. Hefler will design and lead growth programmes as Steno expands within the AmLaw 200, Fortune 500 companies, and national insurance carriers. Hefler previously served as chief strategy officer at Lexitas and held leadership roles at NextGen Reporting and U.S. Legal Support. The hire follows recent appointments of Anjelica Garcia as chief people officer and Jeff Herscott as senior vice president, head of sales.

Steno
Aug 20th, 2026
Steno appoints court reporting veteran jon hefler as vice president of growth.

Steno appoints court reporting veteran jon hefler as vice president of growth. Hefler brings more than 20 years of executive leadership in court reporting and litigation support to Steno's push deeper into the AmLaw 200 and the enterprise legal market. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2026 - Steno, the leader in tech-enabled court reporting and litigation support services, today announced the appointment of Jon Hefler as its new Vice President of Growth. Hefler has spent his career building national court reporting and litigation support businesses. At Steno, he will design and lead new growth programs as the company deepens its footprint within the AmLaw 200, Fortune 500 companies, and national insurance carriers. The appointment comes as Steno continues to scale following its $49 million Series C funding round led by Savano Capital Partners. Most recently, Hefler worked for Lexitas serving as Chief Strategy Officer and, before that, as President of the company's Premier court reporting division. He was previously Chief Executive Officer of NextGen Reporting and a Division President at U.S. Legal Support. He began his career supporting the legal industry as a co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of TSG Reporting. "Jon's deep, hands-on expertise in court reporting and litigation support makes him a phenomenal addition to our team," said Prabhdeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Steno. "At Steno, our competitive advantage comes from being both a top tech company and a high-touch service provider. Jon understands the details of complex court reporting and litigation work, and he has turned that understanding into growth at every company he has led. As we grow into one of the largest litigation support providers in the country, Jon will help us bring our tech-forward service to more litigators, paralegals, and court reporters nationwide." "After more than 20 years in litigation support, I thought I'd seen it all. Steno proved me wrong - in how it serves clients, how it invests in court reporters, and the technology it puts in litigator's hands," shared Hefler. "I'm excited to join Prabhdeep and the leadership team to write Steno's next chapter alongside our clients and the court reporter community." Hefler's appointment follows the recent strategic additions of Anjelica Garcia (formerly of Red Bull) as Chief People Officer and Jeff Herscott (formerly of Ontra) as SVP, Head of Sales, as well as the transition of former Chief Operating Officer Prabhdeep Singh to Chief Executive Officer. Together, these moves give Steno a leadership bench built for national scale while continuing to deliver white-glove service to clients and court reporters. About Steno Steno is at the forefront of the court reporting and legal technology industries. Steno focuses on providing attorneys with innovative tools and options that overcome the technological and financial hurdles that arise when proving a case. As a partner in the pursuit of justice, Steno understands the unique challenges faced by legal professionals and is committed to delivering practical, impactful solutions. To learn more about Steno or to request information about its services, visit https://steno.com/. News, updates, and industry coverage from the Steno team, including press releases and product announcements alongside the stories from the legal technology and court reporting world that matter most to its community. Available nationwide. When running a law firm, you have a lot on your mind: your cases, your clients, your cash flow. You need to meet your deadlines, work up your cases, and generate new business. So the last thing on your mind should be worrying about the details of depositions. Don't let financing or technical hurdles stand in your way. try steno today

Legal IT Insider
Jun 9th, 2026
Steno, Clio and Casepoint announce new CEO or president appointments.

Steno, Clio and Casepoint announce new CEO or president appointments. * June 9, 2026 Court reporting and litigation support services provider Steno today (9 June) announced the appointment of Prabhdeep Singh as its new chief executive officer. Singh, who previously served as Steno's chief operating officer, succeeds co-founder Greg Hong, who will remain on LA-headquartered company's board of directors. His appointment comes in the same week that Clio announced the promotion of Ronnie Gurion to president as well as his existing COO role, and Casepoint announced that Paul Colangelo has been hired as their new CEO, in the only external hire of these three senior appointments. Singh's appointment follows a recent $49 million Series C funding round led by Savano Capital Partners and the company says that under his leadership, Steno aims to enter new markets and significantly increase its footprint within the AmLaw 200. "Over the past two years as COO, Prabhdeep has been instrumental to our growth and has taken on an increasing share of leadership across the business. He's been a phenomenal partner," said Hong. "After more than seven years of founder-led growth, I have every confidence that he is the right steward to carry Steno forward." Prior to joining Steno, Singh held leadership positions at Clover Health, WeWork, and Uber Eats. Most recently, he served as operating partner at Armory Square Ventures. His appointment follows the recent additions of Anjelica Garcia (formerly of Red Bull) as chief people officer and Jeff Herscott (formerly of Ontra) as SVP, head of sales. At Clio, Gurion has played a pivotal role in the most consequential growth phase in Clio's history, helping scale the company from US$100 million to US$500 million in annual recurring revenue, In the expanded role of president and COO, Legaltechnology is told that he will continue to oversee Clio's global operations, go-to-market strategy, customer experience, and post-acquisition integration. He will work closely with CEO and founder Jack Newton to help shape the company's strategy and represent Clio to its largest customers, partners, and the broader market as the company enters its next phase of growth. "Ronnie has been the operating force behind much of what Clio has built over the past four years," said Newton. "He brings the scale-stage experience this moment demands and has earned deep trust across our customers, our team, and our partners around the world. This promotion reflects our ambition and our confidence in the team we have built to go after it." Over the past twelve months, Clio has closed a US$500 million Series G at a US$5 billion valuation, completed its US$1 billion acquisition of vLex, and launched Clio for Enterprise. Prior to Clio, Gurion was GM and global head of Uber for Business. He previously held senior leadership roles at Orbitz, Expedia, and Airbnb. Last but not least, Casepoint, a leader in AI-powered legal, investigative, regulatory, compliance, and data discovery solutions for government agencies and enterprises, this week announced that Paul Colangelo has been selected as its new CEO. Colangelo joins Casepoint following more than 25 years leading government and enterprise software and technology software companies. Most recently, as founder and CEO of Neumo, Colangelo built a government software business that provided applications to justice, compliance, DMVs, and public administration agencies. "Organizations today face growing data volumes, increasing regulatory demands, and pressure to respond quickly and defensibly," said Colangelo. "What I hear from government agencies and regulated enterprises is frustration with fragmented systems, inefficient handoffs, and unnecessary risk. The market is moving toward unified solutions and Casepoint is well positioned for that shift, with security, defensibility, and workflow integration built into the foundation of our platform."