Litigation Docket Manager

About the role

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm with offices in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Litigation Docketing Manager to join the Legal Practice Support team. The role supports litigation-facing practice groups on federal, state, and local court procedures, maintains an assigned docket, and manages a team of Litigation Docket clerks and specialists. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support – Operations and is based in the New York office with a hybrid in‑office/remote working schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the litigation docket and calendar; ensure all incoming and outgoing documents are recorded and procedural deadlines are calculated and tracked accurately.
• Advise attorneys on state, local, and federal court rules and practices; participate in developing and maintaining firmwide docketing policies and best practices.
• Coordinate outside legal services such as service of process and document retrieval; identify and interface with private investigators as needed.
• Develop working relationships with court and judicial personnel, process servers, and couriers; manage non‑substantive communications with court staff.
• Program, run, and deliver docket reports and ad hoc reports to attorneys and legal staff.
• Monitor active matters in state and federal courts and government agencies using databases such as eTracks and CourtAlert.com; verify docket accuracy through spot checks.
• Maintain a comprehensive court document form file for non‑substantive court papers.
• Develop and lead training for Litigation Docket clerks and specialists.
• Handle electronic filings in assigned courts, staying current on filing rules and individual judges’ practices.
• Monitor case progress, obtain decisions, orders, and docket updates, and communicate case status changes to responsible attorneys.
• Respond to procedural inquiries and court research requests from attorneys, paralegals, business services colleagues, and the Managing Clerk.
• Coordinate staffing and workflow to support attorneys, practice groups, and departments; contribute to staffing and professional development plans for assigned staff.
• Collaborate with practice group leaders and HR Business Partners on growth areas, staffing needs, and matter management trends.
• Monitor workload and overtime; provide monthly status reports and maximize use of existing resources.
• Deliver performance feedback throughout the year and during 90‑day and annual evaluations.
• Lead by example; establish clear expectations and priorities; resolve staff issues in a timely manner; build an effective team and delegate appropriately.
• Facilitate staff development through coaching, timely feedback, and recognition of performance and accomplishments.
• Support skill‑based training for new hires and ongoing professional development for the team.
• Establish and adhere to department budget; identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including 3‑5 years in a supervisory or leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with