Senior Managing Clerk — Litigation & Docketing

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP on the West Coast seeks a Managing Clerk to support the Managing Attorney in litigation operations, docketing, and procedural compliance for the firm.

You will lead the West Coast MCO team, train staff, oversee docketing and calendar management for West Coast matters, file in California courts, review documents for court rules, and coordinate with attorneys and vendors to ensure timely, accurate service of process and filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in litigation support.
• Strong proficiency with e-filing and docketing databases.
• Knowledge of California and federal civil procedure rules.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coach junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee West Coast MCO team members.
• Train West Coast MCO staff in litigation functions.
• Oversee docketing and calendaring for West Coast cases.
• Electronically file documents in California courts.
• Review documents for court-rule conformity.
• Coordinate court-related services with attorneys and staff.
• Conduct procedural research in jurisdictions.
• Coordinate service of process and track docket updates.
• Collaborate with vendors for document retrieval and apostilles.
• Bill time as authorized by partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil procedure knowledge

Docketing & e-filing

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EFiling systems

Docketing databases

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP on the West Coast seeks a Managing Clerk to support the Managing Attorney in litigation operations, docketing, and procedural compliance for the firm.

You will lead the West Coast MCO team, train staff, oversee docketing and calendar management for West Coast matters, file in California courts, review documents for court rules, and coordinate with attorneys and vendors to ensure timely, accurate service of process and filings.