Before the case can be opened, at least one party must be added. Add all parties on the complaint according to the instructions in Section 5: Electronic Filing Protocols - Adding Parties, then add yourself and any additional attorneys from your firm as counsel for the plaintiff according to the instructions in Section 5: Electronic Filing Protocols - Adding Attorneys. Even if you know the name of defendant's counsel, do not enter counsel information. Defendant's counsel must make an appearance to be added as counsel of record. When filing a Notice of Removal, add all counsel of record as they appear in the state court case.

Create Case:

Step	Screen
After all the case participant information has been entered, click Create Case.
A confirmation message will appear in the center of your screen. If you have not completed adding all parties, click No and you will be returned to the add new party screen. Otherwise click Yes to continue.
The next screen will indicate the assigned case number. If you are ready to file a civil complaint or notice of removal, click Docket Lead Event.
NOTE: The case is not opened until the Complaint, Petition, or Notice of Removal has been docketed and the filing fee has been paid, unless you are exempted from the fee or are filing an application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis.