What are the responsibilities and job description for the Docket Supervisor position at Matura Farrington?
A well-established Downtown LA law firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Docket Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the firm's docketing department. This position is crucial for ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of all docketing activities while managing a team of docketing clerks. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and expertise in legal docketing systems and court procedures.
Key Responsibilities :
- Supervise and manage all docketing department operations, ensuring deadlines and court rules are adhered to in a timely and accurate manner.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the docketing team, providing training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintain and update the firm's docketing system to track court deadlines, filing requirements, and other critical dates.
- Ensure the accuracy of all docket entries, case data, and correspondence entered by the team.
- Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local court rules, as well as firm policies and procedures.
- Act as a liaison between attorneys, paralegals, and other staff regarding docketing-related inquiries, updates, and training.
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the docketing department.
- Provide periodic departmental reports on metrics such as workflow, accuracy, and staffing needs.
- Stay up to date with changes in court rules and regulations, and communicate these changes to the relevant teams.
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