Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of probate and estate administration, including drafting legal documents, preparing court filings, and managing case files
• Communicate with clients, probate courts, and other parties involved in the probate proceedings
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to probate matters
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of case information and deadlines
• Assist with scheduling appointments and managing attorney calendars
• Draft Inventory and Appraisals, Accountings and other necessary documents for review by Probate Examiner and submission to Probate Courts
• Communicate with clients on a regular basis throughout the representation with updates
• Assist attorneys in preparing cases for hearings
• Maintain case management database
• Daily accurate entry into the Case Management System with no more than 15% of total time allocated to administrative work

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm is required, focus on probate and estate administration is preferred
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Ability to reliably commute to the Murrieta, CA office required
• A fundamental understanding of estate planning/administration concepts OR related experience is a bonus
• Possess strong multi-tasking and time management skills
• Be willing to perform administrative tasks as needed
• Superb communication, organizational an interpersonal skills
• Be a self-starter who is also detail oriented
• Display a positive attitude
• Profound proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases
• Be able to learn new software with ease
• Have excellent spelling, typing and grammar skills
• Be able to type between 40-50 words per minute
• Work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Display a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and integrity in the handling of personal client information, including following the Rules of Professional Conduct
• Exhibit a strong work ethic with high standards for quality and quantity of work

Salary

$23.00-$25.00 hourly