Plona Partners · 2 days ago
Litigation Docketing Manager
Hackensack, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expPlona Partners is seeking a Litigation Docketing Manager to oversee and manage the firm’s litigation docketing and calendaring processes. The role involves ensuring compliance with court rules, implementing docketing systems, and training staff on procedures.
Staffing & Recruiting
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years' experience in litigation docketing, preferably in a law firm environment
Demonstrated experience with a docketing system
Preferred
CourtAlert experience strongly preferred
Company
Plona Partners
Plona Partners is a boutique legal recruiting firm privileged to be positioned with one of the most high-quality, diverse, and specialized talent networks in the world of law.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase