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Litigation docketing and calendar manager

United States, New York · Job Posted March 04, 2026
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Our 20-lawyer intellectual property litigation firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Docketing & Calendar Manager to oversee all docketing, court filings, and litigation calendaring functions. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with federal court deadlines, local rules, and client reporting requirements in complex patent and IP disputes. The ideal candidate has significant experience in federal litigation docketing and understands the high-stakes nature of intellectual property matters.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage firm-wide docketing and court calendaring for all active litigation matters
  • Calculate and calendar deadlines pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules
  • Maintain master litigation calendar using JuraLaw software program. Ensure timely reminders to attorneys and staff
  • Conduct electronic filings in federal courts (including CM/ECF systems)
  • Track scheduling orders, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, and trial dates
  • Monitor PACER and court notifications for updates and filings
  • Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to confirm accuracy of deadlines
  • Prepare and file routine pleadings and court documents as needed
  • Maintain internal docketing database and document management systems
  • Assist with appellate and post-trial deadline tracking where applicable
  • Ensure strict compliance with court rules and filing protocols

Requirements

  • 4+ years of litigation docketing experience (federal court experience required)
  • Strong knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules
  • Experience with CM/ECF electronic filing systems
  • Familiarity with PACER and federal district court procedures
  • High level of accuracy and deadline sensitivity
  • Ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneously
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and litigation management software
  • Experienced using JuraLaw calendaring or similar Federal court litigation software

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan

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