Docketing Manager — Legal Operations & Strategy

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP seeks a Docket Manager to lead the docketing team, drive KPIs, and implement standardized procedures across US offices. You will oversee budgeting, tool selection, and staff training, ensuring accurate, timely docketing and consistent practices firm-wide.

Join a national law firm with a long history and exposure to diverse practice groups, offering growth in technology operations and a collaborative work culture that supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required.
• Management or supervisory experience in a law firm preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with docketing systems and legal terminology.
• Ability to implement process improvements and data standardization.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to the docketing team.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to accuracy and timeliness.
• Create a strategic docketing plan across US offices.
• Establish uniform docket procedures for all offices and groups.
• Oversee the docket budget and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with IT on docket technology tools and updates.
• Train docket staff on data entry and reporting.
• Lead regular docket department meetings and reviews.
• Review filings with new/lateral hires for consistency.
• Audit closed cases for proper docket notes.

Skills

Management / supervisory experience

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP seeks a Docket Manager to lead the docketing team, drive KPIs, and implement standardized procedures across US offices. You will oversee budgeting, tool selection, and staff training, ensuring accurate, timely docketing and consistent practices firm-wide.

Join a national law firm with a long history and exposure to diverse practice groups, offering growth in technology operations and a collaborative work culture that supports work-life balance.