Litigation Docket Specialist

Overview

This entry-level role provides litigation-related services and supports accurate case tracking. The Litigation Docket Specialist helps monitor court filings, update case information, and ensure important deadlines are recorded correctly.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming emails and requests and draft responses to attorneys and Firm administration
• Perform entry-level docketing and calendar updates in Firm docketing software
• Communicate with case teams regarding litigation-related matters
• Assist with and train on basic electronic filing in federal and state jurisdictions
• Conduct due diligence litigation docket searches
• Perform 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
• Confer 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience required
• Ability to manage multiple/simultaneous requests, assign priorities, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of the entry-level litigation docketing and calendaring process
• Ability to communicate basic litigation processes to case team members and attorneys
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail; self-motivated to produce accurate, timely, and complete work product
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching, and document retrieval databases (e.g., PACER, Milana, CasePortal, Bloomberg, and Lexis/Nexis)
• Knowledge of basic filing procedures in federal and state courts

Compensation & Benefits

CA Only: Estimated base salary range: $60,000 to $75,000 (at the time of posting).

The actual salary offered will depend on factors including the applicant’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and, if applicable, the location where the applicant lives and/or performs the job. This role is non-exempt, meaning it is overtime pay eligible.

Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Location

Remote option: #LI-Remote