Legal Assistant

Matura Farrington; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Matura Farrington in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Litigation Practice Coordinator to support attorneys in its disputes practice. The role manages deadlines, filings, billing, and day-to-day practice needs in a fast-paced environment.

This hybrid position requires 5+ years of legal administrative experience, strong litigation calendaring, and expert MS Office skills. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 with benefits and potential bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience, including litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation calendaring, court filings, and related procedures.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or comparable professional services environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to quickly learn new technology.
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate attorney needs, prioritize competing requests, and independently resolve issues.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, proofread, and finalize briefs, motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Handle electronic court filings and stay current on applicable filing rules and deadlines.
• Calendar and track litigation deadlines and coordinate with docketing as needed.
• Assist with new client and matter intake, conflict checks, engagement documentation, and file setup.
• Maintain organized electronic matter files and documentation.
• Review and edit pre-bills and assist with outstanding billing and payment inquiries.
• Coordinate meetings, calls, travel, expenses, and attorney schedules.
• Communicate with clients, courts, agencies, and outside counsel.
• Assist with attorney time entry and administrative projects.
• Provide backup and overflow support to the broader team and assist with training newer staff when appropriate.

Skills

Litigation calendaring

Court filings

Billing support

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Practice Coordinator to support attorneys in its Los Angeles disputes practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned legal administrative professional with strong litigation experience who can independently manage deadlines, filings, documents, billing, and day-to-day practice needs.

The position offers significant interaction with attorneys and clients in a busy, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, proofread, and finalize briefs, motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Handle electronic court filings and stay current on applicable filing rules and deadlines
• Calendar and track litigation deadlines and coordinate with docketing as needed
• Assist with new client and matter intake, conflict checks, engagement documentation, and file setup
• Maintain organized electronic matter files and documentation
• Review and edit pre-bills and assist with outstanding billing and payment inquiries
• Coordinate meetings, calls, travel, expenses, and attorney schedules
• Communicate with clients, courts, agencies, and outside counsel
• Assist with attorney time entry and administrative projects
• Provide backup and overflow support to the broader team and assist with training newer staff when appropriate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience, including litigation experience
• Strong knowledge of litigation calendaring, court filings, and related procedures
• Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or comparable professional services environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to quickly learn new technology
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, and written communication skills
• Ability to anticipate attorney needs, prioritize competing requests, and independently resolve issues
• Strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required

The Opportunity

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys being an integral part of a litigation team rather than providing purely administrative support. You’ll have responsibility for keeping matters organized, deadlines on track, and attorneys prepared while continuing to develop your litigation expertise.

Schedule: Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week in office; occasional overtime and schedule flexibility may be required

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus potential performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package