Docketing Manager – Litigation

Bowman and Brooke

. Oversee the daily operation of the docketing department, including entry, verification, and maintenance of deadlines, court dates, statutes of limitations, and filing deadlines across active matters .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in docketing operations, including deadline management, compliance with court rules, and integration of legal technology systems. Proven ability to lead and mentor a team while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a high-pressure environment.

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Docketing ExperienceCompuLaw Vision ExpertiseFederal E-Filing Systems KnowledgeLeadership and People ManagementAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Docketing OperationsDeadline CalculationRule Set ManagementSystem ConfigurationLegal Technology IntegrationFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureStatutes of LimitationsService-of-Process RulesAnalytical Problem SolvingQuality Control Procedures

Soft Skills

Leadership AbilitiesOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

CompuLaw VisionMilana Docketing SoftwareCM/ECFNYSCEFDocument Management SystemsMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesCourt Rules ComplianceDocketing Department ManagementMulti-Office EnvironmentAdministrative Agency Filing Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the daily operation of the docketing department, including entry, verification, and maintenance of deadlines, court dates, statutes of limitations, and filing deadlines across active matters
Serve as primary system administrator for CompuLaw Vision and/or Milana docketing platforms
Calculate and verify litigation deadlines using applicable federal, state, and local court rules
Directly supervise two docketing specialists
Develop and enforce quality control procedures
Monitor and implement updates to federal, state, and local court rules and procedural requirements
Partner with attorneys, paralegals, legal administrative assistants, records management, and IT to integrate docketing data with document management, case management, and electronic filing systems
Generate regular and ad hoc reports on docket status, upcoming deadlines, workload distribution, and departmental performance metrics
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce risk, and improve efficiency and accuracy through technology
Ensure compliance with court rules, ethical obligations, and organizational policies related to deadline management
Oversee or coordinate electronic filing processes across multiple jurisdictions, including federal CM/ECF, state, and administrative tribunals
Develop and deliver firm-wide docketing training programs for legal administrative assistants in all U.S. offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal education preferred
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible docketing experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal services organization
Experience supervising docketing personnel and providing functional guidance or training to legal administrative staff in a distributed or multi-office environment
Demonstrated hands-on expertise with CompuLaw Vision and/or Milana docketing software, including system configuration, rule set management, and troubleshooting
Advanced proficiency in CompuLaw Vision and/or Milana, including the ability to build and modify jurisdiction-specific rule sets and calculation templates
Working knowledge of federal and state e-filing systems (e.g., CM/ECF, NYSCEF, state-specific portals)
Familiarity with legal technology ecosystems, including document management systems (iManage), and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience integrating docketing platforms with other legal technology tools via APIs or data feeds is a plus
Thorough understanding of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and state/local court rules across multiple jurisdictions
Knowledge of administrative agency filing requirements is a plus
Understanding of statutes of limitations, service-of-process rules, and appellate deadline frameworks
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong leadership and people-management abilities, with the capacity to mentor and develop staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex procedural requirements clearly to attorneys and staff
Sound judgment and the ability to work effectively under pressure with competing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process gaps and implement solutions
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
Ability to manage high-stress situations involving critical, time-sensitive deadlines
Occasional overtime may be required to meet court-imposed filing deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Firm-paid life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions