Trust and Estate Litigation Paralegal
- $80,000 - $100,000
- Newport Beach, CA
Hybrid Flexibility! Fully paid Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance!
A bit about us:
Our client is an extremely well known trust and estate firm that is growing and is opening new offices throughout CA.
Why join us?
401K
401K Match
PTO
Hybrid Flexibility
Fully Paid Medical/Dental/Vision
Support 2 Attorneys
401K Match
PTO
Hybrid Flexibility
Fully Paid Medical/Dental/Vision
Support 2 Attorneys
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys in all aspects of trust and estate litigation, including case preparation, document management, research, and trial support.
- Draft various legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discovery requests.
- Conduct thorough and detailed legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles.
- Organize and maintain files, correspondence, and other documents.
- Assist with the preparation of case strategies, including the identification of issues, the gathering of relevant facts, and the development of legal arguments.
- Coordinate and manage deadlines, ensuring all filings and other legal actions are completed in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively with clients, court officials, and other parties, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Stay current on developments in trust and estate law to provide accurate and timely advice to attorneys.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in trust and estate litigation.
- Bachelor's degree in law or related field. Paralegal certification is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software applications.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and principles.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.