Litigation Docket Manager

Morgan Lewis • New York, NY

4d • $124,200 - $198,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Litigation Docketing Manager to join our Legal Practice Support team. The Litigation Docketing Manager supports the firm’s litigation-facing practice groups on federal, state, and local court procedures, maintains an assigned docket, and manages a team of Litigation Docket clerks and specialists. The Litigation Docketing Manager reports to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support – Operations. Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our New York office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with court-related databases (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF, CourtAlert.com, Bloomberg)
• Hands-on experience with rules-based calendaring software (e.g., CompuLaw or ProLaw)
• Strong familiarity with litigation practice, including federal, state, and local court systems and electronic filing systems
• Familiarity with the New York Civil Practice Law & Rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with strong project management, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to change and manage competing demands
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and docketing software such as CompuLaw

Nice To Haves

• Notary preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains the litigation docket and calendar; ensures all incoming and outgoing documents are recorded and procedural deadlines are calculated and tracked accurately
• Advises attorneys on state, local, and federal court rules and practices; participates in developing and maintaining firmwide docketing policies and best practices
• Coordinates outside legal services such as service of process and document retrieval; identifies and interfaces with private investigators as needed
• Develops working relationships with court and judicial personnel, process servers, and couriers; manages non-substantive communications with court staff
• Programs, runs, and delivers docket reports and ad hoc reports to attorneys and legal staff
• Monitors active matters in state and federal courts and government agencies using databases such as eTracks and CourtAlert.com; verifies docket accuracy through spot checks
• Maintains a comprehensive court document form file for non-substantive court papers
• Develops and leads training for Litigation Docket clerks and specialists
• Handles electronic filings in assigned courts, staying current on filing rules and individual judges’ practices
• Monitors case progress, obtains decisions, orders, and docket updates, and communicates case status changes to responsible attorneys
• Responds to procedural inquiries and court research requests from attorneys, paralegals, business services colleagues, and the Managing Clerk
• Coordinates staffing and workflow to support attorneys, practice groups, and departments; contributes to staffing and professional development plans for assigned staff
• Collaborates with practice group leaders and HR Business Partners on growth areas, staffing needs, and matter management trends
• Monitors workload and overtime; provides monthly status reports and maximizes use of existing resources
• Delivers performance feedback throughout the year and during 90-day and annual evaluations
• Leads by example; establishes clear expectations and priorities; resolves staff issues in a timely manner; builds an effective team and delegates appropriately
• Facilitates staff development through coaching, timely feedback, and recognition of performance and accomplishments
• Supports skill-based training for new hires and ongoing professional development for the team
• Establishes and adheres to department budget; identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility
• various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level