Docketing Lead — Litigation Operations

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is seeking a seasoned docketing supervisor to lead the firm’s litigation docketing initiatives.

The role requires managing daily docketing operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and serving as the primary access point for docketing questions from attorneys and staff. The ideal candidate will drive process improvements, audit the docketing system, and collaborate with IT and vendors to maintain standards and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large docketing teams.
• Strong understanding of procedural rules and deadlines.
• Able to audit and improve docketing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise docketing department daily operations.
• Ensure accurate, timely entry of docketing data.
• Respond to attorney questions on docketing nationwide.
• Develop and implement improved docketing procedures.
• Generate reports on docketing activity and compliance.

Skills

Docketing procedures

Team supervision

Process improvement

Auditing & compliance

Reporting & analytics

Vendor liaison

Tools

Docketing system

MS Office

Job description

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is seeking a seasoned docketing supervisor to lead the firm’s litigation docketing initiatives.

The role requires managing daily docketing operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and serving as the primary access point for docketing questions from attorneys and staff. The ideal candidate will drive process improvements, audit the docketing system, and collaborate with IT and vendors to maintain standards and efficiency.