About the role

  • Oversee and develop a cohesive and skilled team of 25+ docketing professionals who provide all business, litigation and intellectual property docket-related services for the firm.
  • Strategically direct and oversee workforce planning, staffing decisions, team compensation and promotions.
  • Monitor and assess all firm docketing systems, processes and procedures with the goal of maximizing efficiency, accuracy and cost-savings.
  • Propose strategies and implementation methods to enhance or refine firm docketing systems, processes and procedures.
  • Work closely with the firm’s technology and project management teams to oversee the implementation of any docketing-related projects.
  • Serve as subject matter expert and collaborator to firm administrative and practice group leadership.
  • Oversee updates to the firm’s docketing policy.
  • Serve as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for lawyers and other firm business professionals.
  • Assist with the development of departmental budgets, focusing on priorities and efficient resource usage.
  • Oversee all docketing-related expenses.
  • Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure accuracy in docketing entries.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree, such as Master of Business Administration or similar, preferred.
  • 10+ years of supervisory or management experience, with a minimum of 3 years of senior-level management experience.
  • Leadership experience within a large law firm or similar professional services environment.
  • 5+ years of legal docketing experience within a large law firm or similar professional services environment.
  • Docketing experience in multiple areas of law.
  • Must be analytical, strategic and practical.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and develop a large team.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and present information in a professional, concise and timely manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to compile, review, filter, and synthesize data and information.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships throughout operational groups.
  • Extensive experience in strategic planning and policy development.
  • Demonstrated ability to exhibit judgment and flexibility in problem solving.
  • Advanced understanding of business, litigation, trademark and patent docketing practices and procedures.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • paid sabbaticals
  • 401(k) plan
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
  • personal medical leave
  • parental leave
  • up to 10 paid holidays
  • family care benefits

Job title

Docketing Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$134,380 - $224,220 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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