Litigation Docketing Manager

Firm: AmLaw200

Position: Manager of Litigation Docketing

Location: New York

Salary: $125,000-$180,000 and Bonus

Onsite Logistics: Fully Remote

Job Responsibilities

• The 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 development of department policies and procedures and innovation related projects.
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

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.