Litigation Docket Manager

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Litigation Docket Manager to join a leading Company. This position can be sited in Boston MA; Denver CO; Washington DC; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; OR New York City, NY.

Salary: $106,000 - $140,000

The Litigation Docket Manager oversees the firm's docket operations, ensuring accurate and timely management of all litigation deadlines, court dates, and case milestones. This leadership role involves supervising docket staff, developing and implementing docket procedures, and collaborating with attorneys and firm leadership to mitigate risk and maintain compliance with court and agency rules.

Responsibilities:

• The Litigation Docket Manager is responsible for managing and supervising the litigation docket team, providing guidance and training.
• Establish and maintain docketing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, local procedures, and firm policies regarding docketing.
• Monitor and review the entry of litigation deadlines, court dates, and related events into the firm's docketing software.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of docket data and reports distributed to attorneys and staff.
• Respond promptly and professionally to information requests from attorneys and professional staff regarding docketed dates, agency and court rules and procedures.
• Stay current with changes in court rules and procedures, updating processes as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for litigation docketing issues and escalation.
• Assist with the development of departmentpolicies and procedures and innovation-related projects.
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree; Equivalent training and legal experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive docketing and case management experience during which knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position were attained.
• Demonstrated expertise in court rules, procedures, and docketing software.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive docketing and case management experience in a law firm docket department required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing docketing software (i.e., eDockets, CompuLaw, CourtAlert) for calendaring and reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state court rules, procedures, e-filing procedures, and technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure compliance under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours and travel for business as needed.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.