Legal Assistant

Matura Farrington; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Up to 2 remote days per week

Job summary

Matura Farrington in Pasadena, CA is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys across Litigation and Corporate/Transactional groups in a fast-paced, collaborative firm. This hybrid role offers up to two remote workdays per week after onboarding and orientation, with emphasis on calendar management, document preparation, and California state and federal filings.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience and advanced MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal secretary experience in a law firm.
• Strong litigation background, including California State and Federal court filing experience.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and document management skills.
• Professional, adaptable, and able to transition seamlessly between Litigation and Corporate/Transactional support.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document formatting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and transactional documents.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and other appointments.
• Perform California State and Federal court filings and maintain litigation deadlines.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files and client documents.
• Assist with document management, file organization, and other overflow assignments as needed.
• Provide high-quality support while adapting to changing priorities and attorney needs.

Skills

Legal Secretary Experience

Litigation background

Multitask management

Organization

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Legal Secretary (Litigation & Corporate) | Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a collaborative and dynamic law firm. This role provides support to multiple attorneys across both Litigation and Corporate/Transactional practice groups, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and transactional documents.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and other appointments.
• Perform California State and Federal court filings and maintain litigation deadlines.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files and client documents.
• Assist with document management, file organization, and other overflow assignments as needed.
• Provide high-quality support while adapting to changing priorities and attorney needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal secretary experience in a law firm.
• Strong litigation background, including California State and Federal court filing experience.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and document management skills.
• Professional, adaptable, and able to transition seamlessly between Litigation and Corporate/Transactional support.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document formatting.
• Salary: Up to $115,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid schedule with up to two remote workdays per week following successful onboarding and completion of the orientation period.

If you're an experienced legal secretary who enjoys supporting a variety of attorneys and practice areas, we'd love to hear from you!