Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in the firm, supporting our attorneys and working with existing staff.
• Support probate litigation and administration by:
• Document Preparation
• Draft and file probate judicial council forms, petitions, inventories, will contests, and accountings.
• Discovery Work
• Directly with clients to help gather and manage information about the decedent’s assets and debts.
• Communication
• Serve as a bridge between beneficiaries, creditors, and court personnel.
• Distribution
• Aid in distributing assets to beneficiaries (no Rings of Power, though).
• Support trust litigation by:
• Legal Research
• Conduct research on the Probate Code and relevant case law.
• Draft Court Filings
• Aid in the preparation of motions, supporting papers, and pleadings for litigation cases.
• Case Management
• Keep case files organized, indexed, and battle-ready.
• Trial Preparation
• Assist in preparing for trial, including organizing exhibits and maintaining a strategic edge.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate.
• Competent with legal research tools, case management software, Adobe, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in preparing and filing judicial council forms.
• Proficient in billing and ordinary law firm requirements.
• Background in Family Law, Civil Litigation, or Estate Administration.

About the Role

We are a team of approachable, no-nonsense lawyers dedicated to solving problems and delivering real outcomes. Our practice areas include Probate and Trust Litigation, Business Litigation, and General Liability Defense. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming firm where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. (Yes, that means your Funko Pop collection and Harry Potter references will fit right in.) We’re grounded, but we also know how to laugh and celebrate our quirks.