Director of Docketing Services

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Demonstrated subject matter expertise in docketing rules, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic and complex environment, meeting deadlines and successfully managing the daily workload.
Strong influencing capabilities and sound judgment.
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and commitment to innovating and enhancing the firm’s practices.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make presentations to small and large groups in an effective manner.
Demonstrated ability to provide quality client service to internal and external contacts regarding routine and complex matters, and to develop and maintain effective business relationships with people of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work under pressure and conflicting circumstances.
A non-hierarchical approach; the flexibility and ability to build consensus.
Strong integrity, maturity, and fairness in dealing with people and confidential information.

The law firm is seeking a Director of Docketing Services to lead their docketing teams for the IP and Litigation practice specialty centers across the firm. The position may be filled remotely or in any of their locations. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits packages. The Director will be responsible for implementing and managing policies, procedures, and teams related to docketing services, and will work closely with firm leadership and Practice Specialty Center leaders to provide thought leadership and development to this function. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a law firm environment, with extensive legal docketing experience in an attorney or senior paralegal role. They should also have demonstrated subject matter expertise in docketing rules, practices, and procedures, as well as proficiency with docket databases. The Director should have strong communication skills, the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, and the ability to work under pressure. They should also have a non-hierarchical approach and the ability to build consensus.

Responsibilities:

- Directly supervise the Docketing Managers and manage the docketing staff and all docket-related services, including calendaring and docketing in the litigation and intellectual property docket systems.
- Provide direction, development, and oversight of docketing services across the firm.
- Serve as a resource and subject matter expert to firm leadership concerning docketing services and procedures.
- Identify and analyze docketing technologies, trends, and best practices and implement them at the firm.
- Build relationships with and serve as a resource and docketing subject matter expert to the firm’s attorneys.
- Collaborate with PSC Leaders and other stakeholders to ensure internal docketing procedures remain compliant.
- Audit docket entries for accuracy.
- Maintain knowledge of e-filing requirements and procedures for various courts.
- Participate in professional organizations to stay updated on rule changes and procedures.
- Draft and oversee departmental budgets and oversee hiring, firing, promotions, and creation/elimination of positions within the docketing teams.
- Work on ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a law firm environment, with extensive legal docketing experience 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 skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic and complex environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and conflicting circumstances.
- Non-hierarchical approach and ability to build consensus.
- Strong integrity, maturity, and fairness in dealing with people and confidential information.

Compensation and Benefits:

- Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience.
- The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are provided.
- Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, participation in a retirement plan program, and more.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

Knowledge of e-filing requirements and procedures for the USPTO is preferred.

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

Not specified

Docketing, Supervision, Team Management, Legal Compliance, Communication, Presentation, Innovation, Prioritization, Conflict Resolution, Database Management, Legal Technology

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, Minimum of 10 years of experience in a law firm or professional services organization, Experience in legal docketing and managing a team

Legal