Director of Docketing Services

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Demonstrated subject matter expertise in docketing rules, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide quality client service to internal and external contacts.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and commitment to innovating and enhancing practices.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic and complex environment.
Ability to work under pressure and conflicting circumstances.
Strong influencing capabilities and sound judgment.



The law firm is seeking a Director of Docketing Services to lead their docketing teams for the IP and Litigation practice specialty centers. This position can be filled remotely or in any of their locations and offers competitive compensation and benefits. The Director will provide thought leadership and development to this function and will be responsible for implementing and managing high-quality policies, procedures, and teams related to docketing services.

H1: Director of Docketing Services - Remote or Multiple Locations

H2: Lead Docketing Teams for IP and Litigation Practice Specialty Centers

Salary Information:

State of California: $144,000 - $275,000
State of Colorado: $132,000 - $236,000
Jersey City, NJ: $156,000 - $283,000
State of Massachusetts: $144,000 - $275,000
State of New York: $134000 - $289,000
State of Washington: $139,000 - $265,000

Job Title: Director of Docketing Services

Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience in a law firm or professional services organization.
Extensive legal docketing experience within a law firm environment in an attorney or senior paralegal role.

Responsibilities:

Lead the firm’s docketing teams for the IP and Litigation practice specialty centers.
Develop and oversee compliance with written policies and procedures for the docketing teams.
Build relationships with and serve as a resource and docketing subject matter expert to the firm’s attorneys.
Directly supervise the docketing managers and fully manage the docketing staff and all docket-related services.
Audit docket entries in the firm’s docketing systems for accuracy.
Develop and implement training programs and protocols for new and experienced members of the docketing teams.
Ensure consistent application of firm policy and adherence to risk management guidelines.
Research current rule changes and communicate information regarding rule changes and court procedures.
Oversee departmental budgets and performance reviews for the docketing teams.
Work on ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience in a law firm or professional services organization.
Extensive legal docketing experience within a law firm environment in an attorney or senior paralegal role.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in docketing rules, practices, and procedures.
Proficiency with docket databases, preferably CompuLaw and Pattsy.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple projects.
Strong influencing capabilities and sound judgment.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, and location.
Medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance.
Pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses.
Employee assistance program, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements.

At Husch Blackwell, we value diversity and inclusivity and are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow and be valued, we invite you to apply for our Director of Docketing Services position.

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Medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, retirement plan program, and more.

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Docketing, Leadership, Team Management, Legal Databases, Quality Client Service, Communication, Intellectual Curiosity, Innovation, Project Management, Pressure Management, Influencing, Integrity, Maturity, Confidentiality

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Legal