Docketing Lead — Legal Operations & Process Improvement

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits program

Generous 401(k) plan

Zusammenfassung

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a Docket Manager in Chicago to supervise the docketing team, implement uniform procedures, and manage budgets across US offices. The role requires coordinating with the Director of Risk Management and driving process improvements for efficient docketing operations.

The ideal candidate has strong supervisory experience in a law firm or docket department, plus expertise in docketing software and legal terminology.

Qualifikationen

• BA/BS required for the role.
• Management or supervisory experience, preferably in a law firm or docket department.
• Exceptional organizational skills and time management to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Experience in driving process improvements.
• Experience with various docketing systems.
• Extensive knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and practice groups.

Aufgaben

• Provides day-to-day supervision of the docketing team and mentors staff.
• Develops, monitors, and reports KPIs related to accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborates to create a strategic docketing plan for US offices.
• Establishes uniform docket procedures across US offices and practice groups.
• Oversees and manages the docket budget.
• Coordinates with IT on docket technology tools and vendor updates.
• Provides training on docketing software, data entry, reports, and queries.
• Leads regular docket department meetings and reviews procedures with new hires.
• Ensures significant events and outcomes are noted in the docketing system.
• Performs other projects as directed.

Kenntnisse

Docket management

Leadership

Process improvement

Ausbildung

BA/BS required

Tools

Docketing software

Jobbeschreibung

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a Docket Manager in Chicago to supervise the docketing team, implement uniform procedures, and manage budgets across US offices. The role requires coordinating with the Director of Risk Management and driving process improvements for efficient docketing operations.

The ideal candidate has strong supervisory experience in a law firm or docket department, plus expertise in docketing software and legal terminology.