Senior Litigation Operations Lead: Filing & Docketing

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in New York City seeks a Litigation Operations Manager to lead its procedural office and support a comprehensive Litigation practice.

This role provides expert guidance to attorneys on court rules, filing strategies, and procedural issues across federal and local courts, and oversees calendaring, e-filings, and docketing for a busy team. You will collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and court personnel to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and risk mitigation in all

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Expert level understanding of New York and federal court procedures.
• Proficiency with major electronic filing platforms and docketing software.
• Strong prioritization and judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in proofreading and data entry.
• Excellent communication with attorneys, paralegals, and court clerks.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the department, including staff management, workflow distribution, and quality assurance.
• Lead complex e-filings in federal and state systems, ensuring all submissions meet jurisdictional requirements.
• Manage the firm’s docketing and calendaring systems to track critical deadlines and maintain case records.
• Coordinate with external vendors for service of process, appellate printing, and court runs.
• Review legal documents for procedural compliance and proper formatting before submission.
• Conduct research on court rules and monitor judicial updates to advise legal teams on filing strategy and risk mitigation.
• Act as a liaison between the firm and various court personnel to resolve filing issues or clarify procedural nuances.
• Supervise the attorney admission and registration process, including the management of electronic filing accounts.
• Work with internal departments to improve docketing technology and implement standardized procedural checklists.
• Provide support for urgent and late-night filings to accommodate various jurisdictional deadlines, including those in different time zones.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Litigation operations

E-filings experience

Court rules knowledge

Docketing systems

Tools

Docketing software

Electronic filing platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in New York City seeks a Litigation Operations Manager to lead its procedural office and support a comprehensive Litigation practice.

This role provides expert guidance to attorneys on court rules, filing strategies, and procedural issues across federal and local courts, and oversees calendaring, e-filings, and docketing for a busy team. You will collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and court personnel to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and risk mitigation in all