Litigation Docketing Manager

Position: Docketing Manager

Location: New Jersey

Onsite Logistics: Hybrid (3) Days

Target Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 OT and Bonus

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the firm’s litigation docketing and calendaring processes to ensure compliance with all court rules, deadlines, and procedures.
• Implement, configure, and administer the firm’s docketing system (CourtAlert preferred), including user setup, template creation, and system updates.
• Work collaboratively with litigators, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure all critical dates are accurately entered, tracked, and communicated.
• Develop and maintain written procedures and best practices for docketing and calendaring.
• Train attorneys and staff on docketing procedures and system use if appropriate; provide ongoing support and troubleshooting.
• Monitor court rule changes and update docketing procedures and templates as needed.
• Audit docket entries for accuracy and completeness; conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance.
• Supervise docketing staff (if applicable), including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the docketing system vendor and IT for system maintenance and upgrades.
• Prepare regular reports on docketing activity, compliance, and risk management for firm leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in litigation docketing, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Demonstrated experience with a docketing system; CourtAlert experience strongly preferred.