Are you looking to be a part of a fast-paced, supportive legal team? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our attorneys in drafting legal documents, managing court cases, and conducting legal research as needed. Applicants should be experienced, highly-organized professionals with great attention to detail. We believe what sets us apart is the mentorship and training, as well as experience in a wide variety of cases the firm handles in the Trusts & Estates and Business Law area. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below! This is a full-time position working in the office, with hours of work from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday through Friday. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION, AND CANDIDATES MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE RELEVANT PRACTICE AREAS, ESPECIALLY IN CALIFORNIA PROBATE CASES. Responsibilities: The main job duties will include: • Answer incoming calls and emails on questions regarding cases, as well as communicate with clients regarding the information needed for cases • Interact with financial institutions and insurance companies regarding assets for client cases • Complete financial and insurance documents regarding client cases • Manage probate cases, as well as other cases in probate court, including ensuring proper notice, publications, and court filings are completed • Draft petitions and other court documents for probate and trust administration court cases • Prepare documents relating to trust administration cases Other responsibilities will include: • Work with law firm staff to streamline and contribute to law firm operations • Assist attorneys and paralegals in drafting business documents, such as Operating Agreements, written consents, and stock/membership certificates • Draft and prepare estate planning documents • Prepare and file compliance paperwork regarding business entities (corporations, LLCs, etc.) Qualifications: Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred Strong oral and written communication skills • Must have an extremely high degree of attention to detail • Spanish fluency/proficiency is a plus (but not required) • 2+ years of experience working under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm in Trusts and Estates, particularly managing probate and trust administration cases (preferably in the area of Business Law as well) Compensation: $55,000 - $80,000 annual salary
• The main job duties will include: • Answer incoming calls and emails on questions regarding cases, as well as communicate with clients regarding the information needed for cases • Interact with financial institutions and insurance companies regarding assets for client cases • Complete financial and insurance documents regarding client cases • Manage probate cases, as well as other cases in probate court, including ensuring proper notice, publications, and court filings are completed • Draft petitions and other court documents for probate and trust administration court cases • Prepare documents relating to trust administration casesOther responsibilities will include: • Work with law firm staff to streamline and contribute to law firm operations • Assist attorneys and paralegals in drafting business documents, such as Operating Agreements, written consents, and stock/membership certificates • Draft and prepare estate planning documents • Prepare and file compliance paperwork regarding business entities (corporations, LLCs, etc.)