Docketing Manager
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Salary$100k – $135k
LocationHackensack, New Jersey, United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience5+ yrs
Company size6+ people
PostedFeb 22, 2026 · 8mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
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5+ years’ experience in litigation docketing within in a law firm environment
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and procedures
Experience with a docketing system; CourtAlert experience strongly preferred
Skills
CourtAlert
About the role
The Docketing Manager will lead the configuration and administration of the firm’s docketing system.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee and manage the firm’s litigation docketing and calendaring processes to ensure compliance with all court rules, deadlines, and procedures.
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Implement, configure, and administer the firm’s docketing system (CourtAlert preferred), including user setup, template creation, and system updates.
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Work collaboratively with litigators, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure all critical dates are accurately entered, tracked, and communicated.
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Develop and maintain written procedures and best practices for docketing and calendaring.
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Train attorneys and staff on docketing procedures and system use if appropriate; provide ongoing support and troubleshooting.
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Monitor court rule changes and update docketing procedures and templates as needed.
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Audit docket entries for accuracy and completeness; conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance.
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Supervise docketing staff (if applicable), including hiring, training, and performance management.
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Serve as the primary liaison with the docketing system vendor and IT for system maintenance and upgrades.
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Prepare regular reports on docketing activity, compliance, and risk management for firm leadership.
Requirements
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5+ years’ experience in litigation docketing within in a law firm environment.
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Experience with a docketing system; CourtAlert experience strongly preferred.
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In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and procedures.
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $135,000