Litigation Docketing & Operations Lead

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in New York is seeking a Litigation Docketing Manager to lead the docketing function for federal, state, and local matters. You will supervise a team of docket clerks and specialists, maintain calendars, and advise attorneys on procedural rules while coordinating with outside services.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, including leadership, with proficiency in docketing systems (eTracks, CourtAlert) and e-filing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including 3–5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proficient with court-related databases (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF, CourtAlert.com, Bloomberg).
• Hands-on experience with rules-based calendaring software (e.g., CompuLaw or ProLaw).
• Strong familiarity with litigation practice, including federal, state, and local court systems and electronic filing systems.
• Familiarity with the New York Civil Practice Law & Rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and docketing software such as CompuLaw.
• Notary preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the litigation docket and calendar; ensures all documents are recorded and deadlines tracked.
• Advises attorneys on court rules and practices; develops docketing policies and best practices.
• Coords external services like service of process and document retrieval.
• Interacts with court personnel, process servers, and couriers; manages communications with court staff.
• Generates docket reports and ad hoc reports for attorneys and staff.
• Monitors active matters using databases like eTracks and CourtAlert.com; verifies docket accuracy.
• Maintains a comprehensive court document form file for non-substantive papers.
• Leads training for Litigation Docket clerks and specialists.
• Handles electronic filings; stays current on filing rules.
• Communicates case status changes to attorneys; responds to inquiries.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Docketing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PACER

NYSCEF

CourtAlert.com

Bloomberg

CompuLaw

ProLaw

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in New York is seeking a Litigation Docketing Manager to lead the docketing function for federal, state, and local matters. You will supervise a team of docket clerks and specialists, maintain calendars, and advise attorneys on procedural rules while coordinating with outside services.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, including leadership, with proficiency in docketing systems (eTracks, CourtAlert) and e-filing.