Open To Work
Catherine Mathenge
Los Angeles
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished ABA-approved Paralegal and Senior Executive Assistant with over 17 years of legal support experience. Expertise in managing the litigation lifecycle, optimizing workflows, and ensuring compliance with court requirements. Proven track record of supporting C-suite leadership and enhancing operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Slater Slater Schulman LLP
Beverly Hills
02.2026 - Current
- Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize litigation documents in compliance with California and Federal court rules.
- Manage court filings, including ECF filings and File & ServeXpress submissions.
- Handle overflow word processing and document production, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
- Provided legal secretarial floater coverage and administrative support to litigation attorneys and paralegals, ensuring seamless workflow during absences.
- Prepare TOCs and TOAs, including bookmarking and document styling in Microsoft Word.
- Maintained effective communication with attorneys, paralegals, and staff, facilitating timely and accurate completion of litigation documents.
- Enter attorney time, prepare expense reports, and submit invoices to Accounts Payable.
- Perform administrative duties including greeting guests, reserving conference rooms, and managing office supplies.
Paralegal / Executive Assistant – Employment Law & Personal Injury
The Matern Law Group
El Segundo
06.2022 - 02.2026
- Managed litigation lifecycle from investigations through discovery, pre-trial motions, mediation, and settlement.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery (SROGs, ROGs, RFPs, RFAs), trial briefs, and settlement agreements.
- Coordinated client intake, opened claims, prepared representation letters, scheduled medical appointments, and facilitated ongoing client communication.
- Oversaw complex calendars and ensured adherence to litigation deadlines, mediation schedules, and trial dates for multiple cases.
- Organized, scanned, and maintained legal documents and case files.
- Conducted legal research, analyzed statutes, and reviewed public records.
- Managed financial operations including accounts payable/receivable and organized insurance documentation.
- Prepared agendas, meeting packets, and recorded leadership meetings.
- Provided confidential personal support to C-level executives.
Paralegal / Executive Assistant
Aric Yamada, LLC
Los Angeles
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed full contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing purchase and service agreements.
- Coordinated executive meetings and managed logistics to ensure smooth operations.
- Reviewed amendments, leases, subleases, and title insurance documentation.
- Prepared legal documents for contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Led HR functions including recruitment, personnel development, and policy implementation.
- Oversaw corporate documentation and quarterly OKRs, supporting organizational goals.
- Streamlined workflows with Salesforce, iManage, and Monday.com, enhancing project management efficiency.
- Provided high-level administrative support including calendar and travel management.
Legal Executive Assistant – IP & Entertainment (Contract)
Mattel, Inc. / Fisher-Price
Los Angeles
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Liaised with opposing counsel and clients to facilitate information exchange and advance case progress.
- Coordinated attorney schedules and client appointments to ensure timely legal support.
- Prepared trademark filings, legal correspondence, and contractual documents.
- Assisted in special projects and legal operations to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Managed monthly billing and financial tracking.
Paralegal / Office Administrator – Trusts & Estates, Real Estate, Finance
Redwood Investments Management
Los Angeles
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Prepared wills, trusts, estate plans, tax filings, and business entity formation documents.
- Drafted probate pleadings including inventories, petitions, reports, waivers, and distribution documents.
- Managed fiduciary accounting and asset allocations to support effective estate administration.
- Coordinated court hearings while preparing transfer documents, deeds, promissory notes, and settlement sheets to facilitate timely resolutions.
- Conducted public searches and reviewed real estate agreements to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Oversaw office workflows, vendor relationships, and facility operations.
Paralegal/Executive Assistant – Franchising & M&A
Mathnasium, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2016
Entertainment Paralegal / Wealth Management EA
The Management Group
01.2012 - 01.2013
Legal Secretary / Banking EA / Portfolio Admin
Stonebridge Capital
01.2007 - 01.2012
Office Manager / Executive Assistant
Nexspace
01.2003 - 01.2007
Legal Research Assistant
Iceology
01.2004 - 01.2005
Administrative Assistant
McMorrow Savarese
01.2001 - 01.2003
Front Desk Agent
Pacifica Hotels
01.1998 - 01.2001
Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
The Conduit Group
01.1996 - 01.1998
Education
Criminal Justice - Dual Degrees in Progress
National University
06-2026
B.A. - Business Administration
United States International University (Alliant)
San Diego, CACorporate & Civil Litigation Paralegal Studies -
Cal State Los Angeles
Principles of Management -
Johns Hopkins University
OnlineHR Management -
University of Minnesota
Skills
- Litigation Support
- Discovery Management
- Contract Drafting
- Legal Research
- Compliance
- Court filing
- Case Management
- Legal Administration
- Document Management
- Corporate Governance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Prolaw
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- Clio
- Zola/Caret
- CompuLaw
- SmartAdvocate
- IManage
- InTapp
- SharePoint
- Time Tracking
- Deadline management
- Zoom
- MS Teams
- Slack
- Adobe
- Client Relations
Affiliations
- National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
- Global Fund for Women
- Women Global Empowerment Fund
Certification
Discovery Mastery Certification, Discovery Mastery Program — California Litigation Paralegal Track, Drafting discovery (SROGs, ROGs, RFPs, RFAs), Preparing privilege logs (CCP § 2031.240), Managing Bates stamping, production logs, redactions, and rolling productions, Evidence review and exhibit preparation, Deposition preparation and subpoena drafting (CCP §§ 1985–1987), Supporting attorneys throughout discovery and trial preparation
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Kiswahili, Fluent
- French, Proficient
- Portuguese, Learning
Timeline
Paralegal
Slater Slater Schulman LLP
02.2026 - Current
Paralegal / Executive Assistant – Employment Law & Personal Injury
The Matern Law Group
06.2022 - 02.2026
Paralegal / Executive Assistant
Aric Yamada, LLC
11.2019 - 06.2022
Legal Executive Assistant – IP & Entertainment (Contract)
Mattel, Inc. / Fisher-Price
12.2018 - 11.2019
Paralegal / Office Administrator – Trusts & Estates, Real Estate, Finance
Redwood Investments Management
09.2016 - 12.2018
Paralegal/Executive Assistant – Franchising & M&A
Mathnasium, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2016
Entertainment Paralegal / Wealth Management EA
The Management Group
01.2012 - 01.2013
Legal Secretary / Banking EA / Portfolio Admin
Stonebridge Capital
01.2007 - 01.2012
Legal Research Assistant
Iceology
01.2004 - 01.2005
Office Manager / Executive Assistant
Nexspace
01.2003 - 01.2007
Administrative Assistant
McMorrow Savarese
01.2001 - 01.2003
Front Desk Agent
Pacifica Hotels
01.1998 - 01.2001
Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
The Conduit Group
01.1996 - 01.1998
Criminal Justice - Dual Degrees in Progress
National University
B.A. - Business Administration
United States International University (Alliant)
Corporate & Civil Litigation Paralegal Studies -
Cal State Los Angeles
Principles of Management -
Johns Hopkins University
HR Management -
University of Minnesota