Docketing Manager

Fawkes IDM; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Fawkes IDM is seeking a Docketing Manager to lead the configuration and administration of the firm’s docketing system, ensuring timely and accurate calendaring across all matters. You will work with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to implement procedures and templates, train users, and oversee ongoing system maintenance.

The role requires 5+ years in litigation docketing within a law firm, with strong knowledge of court rules and preference for CourtAlert users.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in litigation docketing within a law firm
• Experience with CourtAlert strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and procedures

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the firm's docketing and calendaring processes to meet court deadlines
• Configure and administer the docketing system, including user setup and templates
• Collaborate with litigators, paralegals, and staff to ensure critical dates are entered and tracked
• Develop and maintain procedures and best practices for docketing
• Train attorneys and staff on docketing procedures and system use
• Monitor court rule changes and update procedures and templates
• Audit docket entries for accuracy and compliance
• Supervise docketing staff and manage performance when applicable
• Coordinate with system vendor and IT for maintenance and upgrades
• Prepare regular reports on docketing activity and risk management

Skills

Litigation docketing

CourtAlert experience

Court rules knowledge

Tools

CourtAlert

Job description

The Docketing Manager will lead the configuration and administration of the firm's docketing system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the firm's litigation docketing and calendaring processes to ensure compliance with all court rules, deadlines, and procedures.
• Implement, configure, and administer the firm's docketing system (CourtAlert preferred), including user setup, template creation, and system updates.
• Work collaboratively with litigators, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure all critical dates are accurately entered, tracked, and communicated.
• Develop and maintain written procedures and best practices for docketing and calendaring.
• Train attorneys and staff on docketing procedures and system use if appropriate; provide ongoing support and troubleshooting.
• Monitor court rule changes and update docketing procedures and templates as needed.
• Audit docket entries for accuracy and completeness; conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance.
• Supervise docketing staff (if applicable), including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the docketing system vendor and IT for system maintenance and upgrades.
• Prepare regular reports on docketing activity, compliance, and risk management for firm leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in litigation docketing within in a law firm environment.
• Experience with a docketing system; CourtAlert experience strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and procedures.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $135,000