Senior Manager, Litigation Docketing & Operations - Hybrid

Norton Rose Fulbright; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with profit-sharing

Paid time off 20 days

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation Docketing to lead the US docketing function across jurisdictions. You will oversee a centralized team, set standards, and drive process and technology improvements to ensure accurate, timely calendaring for complex litigation.

The role supports a hybrid work arrangement, may require after-hours coverage, and offers opportunities to collaborate across offices on strategic initiatives and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of docketing or related litigation operations experience.
• Experience leading docketing, legal operations, or staff.
• Knowledge of federal/state court rules and complex deadline calculations.
• Experience upgrading docketing software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the US litigation docketing function across jurisdictions.
• Develop and optimize docketing procedures, workflows, and training resources.
• Monitor rule changes and ensure processes remain current and compliant.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and cross-training for continuity and service levels.
• Partner with IT, lawyers, and business services to optimize systems.

Skills

Litigation docketing

Calendaring

Leadership

Team management

Process improvement

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Legal tech platforms

Rule interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Milana

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation Docketing to lead the US docketing function across jurisdictions. You will oversee a centralized team, set standards, and drive process and technology improvements to ensure accurate, timely calendaring for complex litigation.

The role supports a hybrid work arrangement, may require after-hours coverage, and offers opportunities to collaborate across offices on strategic initiatives and risk management.