Details of the Organization

Nixon Peabody LLP is an American Lawyer top-100 law firm in the United States and has 15 offices worldwide. their firm delivers exceptional service to their clients and their communities by combining high performance, entrepreneurial spirit, deep engagement, and an unwavering commitment to a culture of collaboration, diversity, and humanity.

Details of the Job/Internship

Nixon Peabody LLP is hiring a Litigation Docketing Supervisor with experience of 7 to 10 years to join their office in New York.

Role and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise team members to ensure efficient and accurate docketing support to firm-wide attorneys. Assign jurisdictional responsibilities and monitor workloads.
• Conduct ongoing performance management activities for the docketing team members; including professional development, the evaluation process, and handling of performance issues.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new clerks as needed. Develop and coordinate training programs regarding essential job responsibilities, tasks, and the use of the firm’s systems.
• Maintain docketing workflow procedures manual consistent with the identified best practices; communicate updates as appropriate.
• Develop training programs for new firm personnel including new attorneys, and support staff who interface and contribute to litigation docketing processes.
• Coordinate with IT personnel regarding operation of docketing software including updating relevant electronic rule sets, assessing and implementing system updates, and researching product opportunities presented by outside vendors and service providers. 
• Communicate relevant updates regarding litigation docketing processes, procedures, and use of the electronic docketing database to the Managing Clerk team and firm personnel as appropriate.

Auditing & Coordination Responsibilities

• Audit docketing processes and outcomes.
• For assigned jurisdiction, research court rules, civil procedures and case histories as needed for court document findings.
• This includes working directly with courtroom law clerks, judges, attorneys, paralegals, and practice assistants to ensure rules and deadlines are being adhered to.
• Review and ensure all practice papers, pleadings, and docketing are recorded appropriately in CompuLaw.
• Coordinate questions and electronic filings of pleadings. Serve as a back resource when needed.
• Assist with applications to court/bar memberships and coordinate payment of dues and membership fees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Eligibility

• 7-10 years of experience as a Managing Clerk or Litigation Paralegal with docketing responsibility. Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred. 
• Bachelor’s Degree required. JD degree beneficial. 
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal civil procedure and court processes.
• Advanced knowledge of automated docketing system software (CompuLaw, CPLR and FRCP). 
• Ability to lead a national team of experienced docketing staff to provide consistent quality services regardless of location.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

United States

Address

New York, USA

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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