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National Law Firm
Docketing Manager
Hackensack, NJ Office
Salary: $100K - $140K
Hybrid Schedule: 2 days remote per week
A national law firm is seeking an experienced Docketing Manager to oversee the firmwide litigation calendaring and docketing function. This role works closely with litigators and practice group leaders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tracking of all court deadlines.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage and oversee litigation docketing and calendaring firmwide
- Configure and administer the docketing system (CourtAlert preferred)
- Partner with attorneys and staff to ensure all critical dates are tracked and communicated
- Develop and maintain docketing procedures and best practices
- Monitor court rule changes and update templates and workflows
- Audit docket entries for accuracy and compliance
- Train and supervise docketing staff, as applicable
What You Bring:
- 5 years of litigation docketing experience (law firm preferred)
- Hands-on experience with a docketing system; CourtAlert strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
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Salary : $100,000 - $140,000