Litigation Docketing & Operations Manager

Foley & Lardner LLP; Torch of Friendship (FL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks a Manager, Litigation Docketing to lead the docketing function across jurisdictions nationwide. You will partner with attorneys and practice groups to ensure deadlines and case events are accurately tracked, communicated, and compliant, while driving efficiency and risk reduction.

The role requires five years of docketing and supervisory experience, advanced knowledge of court rules, and proficiency with major docketing software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of litigation docketing experience required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory role experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Familiarity with Litigation docketing software applications (ex: CompuLaw Vision, eDockets, ProLaw, CourtAlert, Milana).

Responsibilities

• Develops, streamlines, and implements docketing process improvement strategies using data-driven analysis, documented workflows, and best practices to promote consistency and scalability.
• Guides the execution of litigation docketing procedures, ensuring adoption through cross training, communication, and ongoing reinforcement.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of and guidance to Litigation Docket Analysts and Coordinators, including evaluation, regular mentoring, feedback, and goal setting.
• Analyzes training needs and provides recommendations to the DOO concerning ongoing department training initiatives.
• Ensures docketing analysts have access to training and tools to ensure accuracy of docketed data and for assessing training effectiveness.
• Performs regular audits of data in the docketing database and develops reports for leadership.
• Communicates and coordinates with the DOO and IT on maintenance and updates to the docketing database.
• Onboards incoming portfolios/files into the firm's docketing database.
• Reviews closed cases to ensure significant events are noted in the docketing system.

Skills

Litigation docketing

Supervisory experience

Data analytics

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CompuLaw Vision

eDockets

ProLaw

CourtAlert

Milana

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks a Manager, Litigation Docketing to lead the docketing function across jurisdictions nationwide. You will partner with attorneys and practice groups to ensure deadlines and case events are accurately tracked, communicated, and compliant, while driving efficiency and risk reduction.

The role requires five years of docketing and supervisory experience, advanced knowledge of court rules, and proficiency with major docketing software.