Docketing Director overseeing docketing professionals, policies, and systems at Perkins Coie. Leading a team to optimize efficiency and accuracy in docketing services.
Responsibilities
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
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