Litigation Docket Specialist

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

. Review emails and requests received and draft appropriate responses to attorneys and Firm administration .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in entry level litigation docketing and calendaring processes, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with case teams and attorneys. Capable of managing multiple requests and performing quality checks on docket entries while supporting litigation operations.

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Entry Level Litigation DocketingCalendar ManagementCourt CommunicationDocument RetrievalAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Docketing SoftwareLitigation ProcessesQuality ChecksDue Diligence SearchesElectronic Filing

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationSelf-MotivatedCollaborative WorkTime Management

Tools & Technologies

PACERMilanaCasePortalBloombergLexis/Nexis

Industry Keywords

Federal CourtsState CourtsLitigation SupportLegal Document RetrievalDocket Searching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review emails and requests received and draft appropriate responses to attorneys and Firm administration
Perform entry level docketing and calendar updates within Firm docketing software
Communicate with case teams on various litigation related matters
Assist with and train on basic electronic filing in federal and state jurisdictions
Perform due diligence litigation docket searches
Perform quality checks on docket entries
Escalate complex docketing questions or issues to Senior Docketing Specialist
Communicate with court personnel via phone and email, as necessary
Selectively bill time as authorized by partners
Confer with outside vendors for retrieval of legal documents and transcripts
Support the litigation support team with administrative and operational tasks as related to docketing and case tracking
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree is required
0 to 2 years of relevant experience required
Ability to manage multiple/simultaneous requests, assign priorities and achieve solutions within deadlines
Knowledge of the entry level litigation docketing and calendaring process
Ability to communicate basic litigation processes to case team and attorneys
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product
Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent research and analytical skills
Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases (i.e., PACER, Milana, CasePortal, Bloomberg, and Lexis/Nexis) preferred
Knowledge of basic filing procedures in federal and state courts preferred
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position