Remote Litigation Docket Lead

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Managing Clerk to support the Managing Attorney in overseeing litigation support and docketing on the West Coast. The role includes leading the West Coast MCO team, ensuring procedural compliance, and coordinating court-related services across departments.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience with New York and federal civil procedure rules, strong e-filing and docketing skills, and proven leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in New York and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Advanced technical skills including strong proficiency in e-filing systems and docketing databases.
• Deep understanding of local, state, and federal civil procedure rules.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with attorneys and staff regarding complex legal procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple/simultaneous requests, assign priorities and achieve solutions within deadlines.
• Demonstrated team leadership, with the ability to coach and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee West Coast MCO team members in partnership with the Managing Attorney.
• Train West Coast MCO staff to provide necessary litigation functions for the Firm.
• Oversee docketing and calendaring activities for West Coast cases, including tracking and inputting legal deadlines from incoming court orders and rules.
• Electronically file documents in California federal and state courts.
• Review legal documents for conformity to court rules.
• Provide expert procedural advice and coordinate court-related services for attorneys and staff across all departments.
• Conduct procedural research in all jurisdictions.
• Selectively bill time as authorized by the partners.
• Coordinate service of process, communicate with court clerks, and track updates on docket sheets.
• Confer with outside vendors for retrieval of legal documents and other court-related services, including obtaining apostilles for international documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Civil procedure NY

Federal rules

E-filing systems

Docketing databases

Leadership

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Managing Clerk to support the Managing Attorney in overseeing litigation support and docketing on the West Coast. The role includes leading the West Coast MCO team, ensuring procedural compliance, and coordinating court-related services across departments.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience with New York and federal civil procedure rules, strong e-filing and docketing skills, and proven leadership capabilities.