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About the Role

The Managing Attorney, Docket and Court Services is responsible for the strategic, operational, and substantive functions of New York Docket Services. This includes managing calendaring protocols, court and e-filing services, providing procedural guidance, risk management, and vendor relations. The role promotes department effectiveness by assessing client needs, organizing workflow, and training staff, ensuring client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Maintain standardized and consistent court and e-filing services support to all litigators.
Assist Senior Managing Attorney in ensuring team's ability to complete all court filing tasks and conform to applicable court rules.
Review documents prior to filing for conformity to court requirements.
Convey detailed information to ensure compliance with court rules.
Guide attorneys and legal staff regarding service of process, document retrieval, and other procedural information.
Anticipate obstacles and recommend appropriate solutions.
Perform complex procedural research in key jurisdictions.
Provide support and/or exemplars to assist attorneys with drafting court documents.
Select and direct use of third-party attorney services vendors for filing, delivery, or research.
Negotiate vendor contracts in collaboration with the Firm’s procurement team.
Ensure accuracy and consistency of calendar entries.
Provide high-level procedural advice and support to case teams.
Collaborate with other departments to meet litigators’ specific needs.
Maintain and demonstrate sound knowledge of court/agency rules and procedures.
Advise attorneys and team accordingly.
Prepare and distribute the weekly firmwide docket calendar.
Maintain and monitor updates of court/agency rules and procedures.
Promote compliance of the Firm’s dual-calendaring requirement and Risk Management Policy.
Demonstrate strong understanding of risk management issues applicable to Docket Services.
Ensure department policies and practices support risk management objectives.
Complete all tasks for onboarding and off-boarding attorneys and legal staff supported by Docket Services.
Participate in orientations.
Provide formal and informal rules-related training for department staff, attorneys, paralegals, and other staff.
Assist with attorney admissions and renewals.
Help maintain internal department resources.
Assist with communication of annual rule changes to all litigators.
Ensure staff is knowledgeable and trained in core competencies.
Provide supportive coaching to team members.
Set achievable, challenging team goals.
Develop team members skills to ensure successful achievement of client service priorities.
Promote consistency and fairness within the team.
Maintain open door policy and facilitate open dialog.
Ensure Firm policies and practices are followed within the team.
Manage the evaluation process for East Coast team members.
Prepare and deliver timely, substantive feedback and performance evaluations.
Identify and address team performance concerns and employee relations matters timely.
Collaborate with Human Resources and management to support effective resolutions.
Participate in recruiting process to maintain appropriate department staffing levels.
Draft and revise position descriptions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor required.
8+ years’ experience in law firms preferred.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Proficiency in managing automated litigation calendaring software and processes required.
Previous experience with CompuLaw and/or Milana preferred.
Highly effective communications skills.
Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization.
Ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
Strong sense of accountability.
Ability to take ownership over projects and responsibilities.
Ability to resolve issues proactively.
Skills to assess and analyze issues and needs.
Ability to determine priorities based on business objectives.
Ability to provide responsive solutions.
A highly proactive, solution-oriented approach to work and interactions.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and significant assignments.
Talent for creating client satisfaction.
Demonstrated ability to focus on client value in all work.
Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions.
Ability to apply big picture understanding to strategy and decision making.
High comfort level with sometimes stressful client requirements.
Ability to listen effectively.
Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
Flexibility regarding work schedule to meet position needs outside of regular business hours.
Ability to maintain confidential information.

Skills

Litigation Docket Management
Calendaring Protocol Management
Court and E-filing Services
Procedural Guidance
Risk Management
Vendor Relations
Client Needs Assessment
Workflow Organization
Training
Client Service
Client Satisfaction
Document Review
Court Rules and Procedures
Service of Process Guidance
Document Retrieval
Procedural Research
Third-Party Vendor Management
Contract Negotiation
Automated Litigation Calendaring Software
CompuLaw
Milana
Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Accountability
Problem Solving
Analytical Skills
Prioritization
Organizational Skills
Project Management
Decision Making
Strategic Thinking
Professionalism Under Pressure
Confidentiality

Location

New York
Washington, D.C.

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years experience in law firms preferred
Previous supervisory experience required

Education Level

Juris Doctor required

Salary/Compensations

New York salary range: $268k to $370k
Washington, D.C. salary range: $255k to $355k

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.
Variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage.
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options.
Backup child and elder care.
Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
Annual community service day.
Birthday holiday.
Education reimbursement annually.
Dedicated Talent Development team.
Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

About the Company

At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.
About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
Inclusion + Engagement: https://www.mofo.com/community/we-at-mofo
Commitment to Pro Bono: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-pro-bono
The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation

Equal Opportunity

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.