Litigation Docket Specialist

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett • San Francisco, CA

17h • Remote

About The Position

The Litigation Docket Specialist performs entry-level litigation-related services and applies basic knowledge of litigation practices. The role helps track case deadlines, update case information, and monitor court filings so important dates are recorded accurately. The position also supports litigation teams with docketing, calendaring, filing, research, document retrieval, and related administrative and operational work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple or simultaneous requests, assign priorities, and achieve solutions within deadlines.
• Knowledge of entry-level litigation docketing and calendaring processes.
• Ability to communicate basic litigation processes to case teams and attorneys.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation to produce accurate, timely, and complete work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of court websites, docket searching, and document retrieval databases such as PACER, Milana, CasePortal, Bloomberg, and Lexis/Nexis.
• Knowledge of basic filing procedures in federal and state courts.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level