Paralegal, Estate Administration

About the role

For over five decades, Brown & Streza has been a trusted Orange County law firm serving high‑net‑worth families, closely held businesses, and charitable organizations in sophisticated practice areas such as estate planning, business planning, complex income tax, mergers and acquisitions, and the charitable sector. We are honored to have been named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Orange County Register and a 2026 Best Place to Work by the OC Business Journal, distinctions based on confidential employee feedback. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to work in our Estate Administration team. This role requires exceptional customer service skills, strong time management abilities, and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, handle competing priorities with professionalism, and contribute to the efficient operation of the department. If you value precision, enjoy engaging with clients, and are eager to grow your career in a firm that prioritizes professional development and invests in its people, we'd love to meet you.

Your day-to-day (Irvine office): Newly remodeled office space with state‑of‑the‑art technology, newly remodeled on‑site gym, complimentary for employee use, courtyard, lounge, and café within the office complex, convenient on‑site services including dry cleaning, auto detailing, and car wash, complimentary snacks and refreshments, catered lunch provided every Tuesday.

Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys and clients to discuss assigned matters or projects
• Support attorneys in preparing for court appearances and client meetings
• Liaise with financial advisors and third parties to obtain necessary documentation
• Prepare court petitions and related judicial documents
• Communicate with courts
• Submit court filings and deed recordings
• Track and calendar court hearing dates, filing deadlines, and administrative timelines
• Prepare subtrust funding documents, including trust allocation statements and deeds
• Coordinate the transfer and re-titling of assets, including real property, financial accounts, and business interests
• Maintain and manage estate administration matters and files

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of paralegal experience
• Experience in estate administration or estate planning
• Current ABA‑approved paralegal certificate, or attorney attestation
• Strong follow‑up and follow‑through skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and proofreading abilities
• High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail

Skills

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Windows environment

Benefits

• Health &