Ideal Candidate
The paralegal monitors and reports on the status of cases and identifies matters that
are outside of established deadlines and timeframes for critical milestones.
- Proactively manages assigned cases from inception through close or trial.
- Can triage, sort and reprioritize quickly.
- Manages all phases of a matter within the parameters set forth by the firm.
- Ability to manage and execute all responsibilities for an active matter.
- This includes, but is not limited to electronic filings, document preparation and editing,
legal research, and shepardizing, as necessary.
- This includes, but is not limited to electronic filings, document preparation and editing,
- Organize all case-related information for each matter so that it is easily identifiable to the entire team.
- Properly calendars and manages deadlines and reminders to deadlines to ensure the success of the entire team.
- Conduct regular meetings with responsible attorneys and support staff to ensure tasks are being communicated and completed timely.
- Understands the cadence, strategy and nature of each assigned matter.
- This includes the understanding of “next steps” and how to “manage up” to ensure that you are always at least five steps ahead.
Qualifications
- Five (5)+ years supporting attorneys who manage trusts and estate litigation matters.
- Actively assisted attorney in preparing for a minimum of twenty-five (25) depositions and 5 trials – organizing, saving and uploading evidence for virtual depositions.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the Probate Code, CRC, and CCP.
- Ability to proactively run a case from inception through trial within minimal supervision.
- Tech savvy — able to use Adobe with ease. Knows how to OCR, bates stamp and upload evidence into Trial Director application and efile.
- Proficient in MS Office suites.
- Comfortable with meeting minimum billable requirements and time entry systems.
- Team player.
How To Apply
If this is you, send us your resume and references, along with a cover letter highlighting your
skills and experience, to JoinNow@TheEstateLawyers.com. Show us why you are the person we need to welcome to our cutting-edge team ASAP! We look forward to your submissions in searchable PDF format with the words “[Your Name] is the Litigation Para for you!” in the Subject line of the email.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30-$60/hour
Experience level:
- 5-plus years
Work Location: Hybrid or in-person (Irvine, CA 92612).