Docketing Manager

Gainor Staffing; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious national law firm is looking for a Docketing Manager in Hackensack, NJ. This hybrid role requires at least 5 years of litigation docketing experience and involves managing the docketing system, ensuring accuracy in court dates, and training staff on processes. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of court rules and be effective communicators. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 – $135,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in litigation docketing.
• Strong understanding of court rules and deadlines.
• Experience managing and training docketing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the litigation docketing system.
• Ensure accuracy in tracking deadlines and court dates.
• Provide training on docketing processes and procedures.

Skills

Litigation docketing experience

Knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules

Experience with docketing systems

Clear communication skills

Detail-oriented leadership

Tools

CourtAlert

Job description

Our client is a prestigious national law firm. They are seeking a Docketing Manager to join the team. The position is hybrid and based in Hackensack, NJ.

Who You Are

• Litigation docketing professional with at least 5 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and deadlines
• Experience with docketing systems – CourtAlert highly preferred
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively with attorneys and staff
• Detail-focused leader capable of training and supervising docketing personnel

What You’ll Do

• Manage and maintain the firm’s litigation docketing and calendaring system
• Work closely with litigators to ensure all deadlines and court dates are accurately tracked
• Ensure compliance and accuracy in docket entries
• Update procedures and system templates in response to court rule changes
• Create and maintain firmwide docketing guidelines
• Provide training to staff on docketing processes and system use
• Collaborate with the docketing vendor and internal IT teams
• Oversee docketing staff when applicable and prepare compliance reports

What Success Looks Like

• Deadlines and court appearances are consistent, accurate, and compliant
• Procedures are clear, current, and consistently followed
• The docketing system supports efficient litigation workflows
• Staff are confident and well supported in their docketing responsibilities

Salary Range

$100,000 – $135,000 annually, based on experience

Location

Hackensack, NJ – Hybrid

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.