Litigation Docket Coordinator – Entry Level

Dormont Manufacturing Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking an entry-level Litigation Docket Specialist in New York to support docketing, calendar updates, and basic electronic filing for federal and state courts. You will liaise with case teams and attorneys to ensure deadlines and filings are tracked accurately.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple requests, and strong written and verbal communication. A bachelor’s degree is required and prior docketing exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• 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 (e.g., PACER, CasePortal, Bloomberg, Lexis/Nexis).
• Knowledge of basic filing procedures in federal and state courts.

Responsibilities

• Review emails and requests received and draft appropriate responses to attorneys and Firm administration.
• Perform docketing and calendar updates within Firm docketing software.
• Communicate with case teams on various litigation matters.
• Assist with basic electronic filing in federal and state jurisdictions.
• Perform due diligence docket searches and quality checks on docket entries.
• Escalate complex docketing questions to Senior Docketing Specialist.
• Communicate with court personnel via phone and email.
• Confer with outside vendors for retrieval of legal documents and transcripts.
• Support the litigation support team with administrative tasks related to docketing and case tracking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Research and analytical skills

Multitasking

Docketing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PACER

Case portals

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking an entry-level Litigation Docket Specialist in New York to support docketing, calendar updates, and basic electronic filing for federal and state courts. You will liaise with case teams and attorneys to ensure deadlines and filings are tracked accurately.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple requests, and strong written and verbal communication. A bachelor’s degree is required and prior docketing exposure is a plus.