Senior Docketing & Procedures Specialist

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in San Francisco is seeking an Assistant Managing Clerk to support the Managing Attorney and Managing Clerk by providing procedural guidance to attorneys and staff, ensuring compliance with court rules, and tracking litigation deadlines.

The role involves leading docketing operations, supervising staff, reviewing filings in federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy courts, and coordinating with court personnel and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience required.
• Superior knowledge of New York, California, and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with attorneys and staff regarding complex legal procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with review, preparation, and electronic filing in federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy courts.
• Review and analyze court documents for all deadlines applicable, while guiding staff on court rules.
• Collaborate and oversee quality control of staff work and maintain consistency in docketing and calendaring.

Skills

Court rules knowledge

Civil procedure

Communication skills

Docketing coordination

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD or law school coursework preferred

Tools

Electronic Filing systems

Docketing software

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in San Francisco is seeking an Assistant Managing Clerk to support the Managing Attorney and Managing Clerk by providing procedural guidance to attorneys and staff, ensuring compliance with court rules, and tracking litigation deadlines.

The role involves leading docketing operations, supervising staff, reviewing filings in federal, state, appellate, and bankruptcy courts, and coordinating with court personnel and vendors.