Legal Assistant

Matura Farrington, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Matura Farrington, Inc. seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative, operational, and document management support to a team of litigation attorneys in Seattle. The role focuses on efficient case workflows, court filings, calendar coordination, and discreet handling of sensitive communications.

Schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote. Excellent organization, attention to detail, and experience with e-filing and billing processes are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation support experience, preferably for multiple attorneys in a mid-to-large firm or corporate legal setting.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Advanced command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Hands-on proficiency with document management software such as iManage.
• Comprehensive understanding of litigation terminology, court procedures, and legal formatting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, edit, and proofread litigation filings, pleadings, discovery responses, and general correspondence.
• Manage electronic court filings (e-filing) in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and procedural guidelines; track deadlines and court appearances.
• Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling depositions, court dates, client meetings, witness interviews, and court reporter logistics.
• Serve as primary administrative contact for clients, opposing counsel, judicial personnel, and third-party vendors.
• Process expense tracking, assist with billing records, maintain case files, and handle ad-hoc office tasks.

Skills

Litigation support

Multi-attorney workload management

Discretion in handling sensitive mater

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

iManage

Job description

A leading AM200 business law firm has an opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative, operational, and document management support to a team of litigation attorneys. This role plays a key part in maintaining efficient case workflows, managing court filings, coordinating calendars, and handling sensitive matter communications with discretion in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote

Responsibilities

• Legal Document Preparation: Draft, format, edit, and proofread litigation filings, pleadings, discovery responses, and general correspondence.
• Court Filings & Deadlines: Manage electronic court filings (e-filing) in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and procedural guidelines. Track, monitor, and enforce critical litigation deadlines and court appearances.
• Case & Schedule Coordination: Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling depositions, court dates, client meetings, witness interviews, and court reporter logistics.
• Communication & Liaison: Serve as a primary administrative contact for clients, opposing counsel, judicial personnel, and third-party vendors.
• Administrative & Billing Operations: Process expense tracking, assist with billing records, maintain case files, and manage ad-hoc office support tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of litigation support experience, preferably managing workloads for multiple attorneys within a mid-to-large law firm or corporate legal setting.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Advanced command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Hands-on proficiency with document management software, such as iManage.
• Comprehensive understanding of litigation terminology, court procedures, and legal formatting.

The firm is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package offered (including health coverage, 401(k), and profit sharing).