Litigation Legal Assistant

Matura Farrington; California; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matura Farrington, Inc. is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to support its busy litigation practice in a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

The ideal candidate will manage court filings, deadlines, and legal documents with strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, coordinating depositions, maintaining electronic case files, and assisting with case management and document production for both state and federal

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency with California state and federal court filings.
• Excellent attention to detail and calendar/deadline management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Prepare, format, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other materials.
• Handle electronic filings in California state and federal courts.
• Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and depositions.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, meetings, and other case-related activities.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and document management systems.
• Assist with case management, document production, and preparation of litigation materials.
• Maintain attorney calendars and case lists.

Skills

Litigation support

Court filings

Deadlines management

Document proofreading

Microsoft Office

Education

Experience in a law firm environment

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Word

Job description

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days remote

Position Overview

A multi-office law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to support its busy litigation practice . The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage court filings, deadlines, and legal documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Prepare, format, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery documents, correspondence, and other legal materials.
• Handle electronic filings in California state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.
• Manage litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and other case-related events.
• Calculate and track deadlines in accordance with applicable state and federal procedural rules.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, meetings, and other case-related activities.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files using document management systems.
• Assist with case management, document production, and preparation of litigation materials.
• Maintain attorney calendars, case lists, and related administrative records.
• Collaborate with other legal support staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of assignments.

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience within a law firm.
• Proficiency with California state and federal court filings is required.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, calendaring, and deadline management.
• Experience preparing and formatting complex legal documents.
• Familiarity with legal document management and calendaring systems; iManage experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while supporting attorneys in a collaborative environment.