Certified Paralegal

Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP

Certified Paralegal

Torrance, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our office work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are a law office specializing in the practice areas of Probate, Estate, Wills & Trust Litigation, Conservatorships, and Business Litigation. If you are a reliable individual who thrives in creating and maintaining an organized environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. Paralegal certification is required. If you do not have your paralegal certificate, we will consider you for the Legal Assistant position we have open. Hourly rate dependent on experience: $20 - $40/hour. Work Location: In person, Torrance, CA • Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Responsibilities: • The Paralegal will be working in person and full-time • Responsible for conducting legal research, preparing discovery requests and responses, Motions to Compel Discovery, as well as oppositions, preparing petitions and complaints, communicating with clients, drafting other legal documents, tracking time, and other tasks as assigned • A successful Paralegal will manage time wisely, have great writing and research skills, and will ask the attorneys questions when unsure about a task or other assignment • The Paralegal will work closely with both attorneys and clients, will be able to handle sensitive information, and will be committed to providing exceptional legal services • Each team member is expected to provide professional, efficient, and thoughtful support to the attorneys. Each team member should think critically and use common sense and problem-solving skills while maintaining a positive, professional attitude at work. In our work, we act as a cohesive team to reach common goals on the client's behalf Qualifications: • Strong knowledge of law and legal document preparation • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Ability to conduct thorough research and analysis • Experience with document review and management • Knowledge of legal software and databases • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Efficient time management • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Bachelor's Degree preferred • Paralegal certification required • Experience working in estate, probate, family, and/or litigation is a plus • Typing speed of 65wpm+ Compensation: $20 - $40 hourly DOE

    • The Paralegal will be working in person and full-time • Responsible for conducting legal research, preparing discovery requests and responses, Motions to Compel Discovery, as well as oppositions, preparing petitions and complaints, communicating with clients, drafting other legal documents, tracking time, and other tasks as assigned • A successful Paralegal will manage time wisely, have great writing and research skills, and will ask the attorneys questions when unsure about a task or other assignment • The Paralegal will work closely with both attorneys and clients, will be able to handle sensitive information, and will be committed to providing exceptional legal services • Each team member is expected to provide professional, efficient, and thoughtful support to the attorneys. Each team member should think critically and use common sense and problem-solving skills while maintaining a positive, professional attitude at work. In our work, we act as a cohesive team to reach common goals on the client's behalf