Litigation Legal Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support a prominent litigation practice in Pasadena. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle — from case intake through trial — while also managing attorneys’ travel arrangements and expense reporting. This role combines substantive legal support with administrative coordination to ensure efficient case management and attorney readiness.

• Assist with the preparation, formatting, proofreading, and filing of legal documents such as complaints, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and pleadings.
• Maintain, organize, and file case documents and electronic case files in a clear, accessible system.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, client meetings, mediations, and court dates; manage attorneys’ calendars.
• Compile and assemble trial binders, exhibits, and trial support materials.
• Conduct basic legal research and prepare summaries under attorney supervision.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third parties as needed, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Track litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal court procedures.

• Experience: Minimum 2–4 years working as a litigation legal assistant, legal secretary, paralegal, or similar role in a law firm setting; litigation support experience preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), legal document management systems, and e-filing software.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal ability.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and strong time-management skills.
• Professionalism: Discretion and confidentiality handling sensitive legal and financial information.

Schedule:

4 days in and 1 remote after 90 days of training completely onsite.

Matura Farrington is an EEOC employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all other local, state and federal laws.