Litigation Paralegal – Complex Litigation

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Matura Farrington

The Tone:
This is a newly created Litigation Paralegal role at Matura Farrington, operating on a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) in West Los Angeles. The firm is a highly regarded law firm. This position is crucial for supporting a small team of attorneys in managing complex, high-impact litigation from inception through trial. It offers an experienced litigation paralegal the opportunity to engage directly with clients, manage significant cases, and contribute to meaningful legal outcomes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
• Location: Hybrid, West Los Angeles, CA

• Team: Supports a small group of attorneys
• Mission: To support complex, high-impact litigation matters from pre-litigation through trial, ensuring effective case management and attorney preparedness.
• Tech Stack: Relativity, DISCO, or similar software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Case Progression: Oversee all aspects of case administration from initial intake to final resolution, including maintaining case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines.
• Legal Document Support: Draft, proofread, and organize critical legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other necessary filings.
• Litigation Logistics: Prepare attorneys for various legal proceedings including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials, by organizing exhibits, witness files, and trial notebooks.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a primary contact for regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives, and outside vendors.
• Research and Strategy: Conduct necessary legal and factual research while collaborating closely with attorneys to develop case strategy and ensure all deadlines are met.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior level paralegal with a strong understanding of complex civil litigation.
• Experience: At least 7 years of dedicated litigation paralegal work, with proven involvement in supporting matters through trial and arbitration, and practical experience using eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity or DISCO.
• Skills: Demonstrated exceptional organizational, analytical, and written communication abilities; capacity to manage multiple priorities with precision and attention to detail; self-driven and collaborative client service focus.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree complemented by an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate.