Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of litigation processes, particularly in the area of Trusts and Probate. This role involves providing essential support to attorneys throughout the litigation and probate process, ensuring that all case-related documentation is completed efficiently and effectively managing client billing. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing firm that values excellence and professionalism.

Duties

• Document Preparation: Familiarity with state, local, and judicial forms. Assist attorneys in preparing, serving, and filing probate, trust administration, and litigation documents, petitions, and supplements. Draft routine legal correspondence.
• Case Management: Maintain and organize complex case files. Manage and organize electronic documents for assigned cases. Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from inception through discovery, trial, and appeal.
• Discovery and Motions: Collaborate with attorneys and clients to propound and respond to discovery requests and motions. Calendar and track deadlines for pleadings, discovery responses, and motions.
• Calendar Coordination: Arrange and coordinate court appearances, tele-appearances, filing deadlines, and reminders. Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, and attorney-client meetings (in-person and telephonic).
• Deadline Management: Maintain organized schedules and provide timely reminders to ensure attorney and paralegal deadlines are met.
• Electronic Filing: Handle electronic filings of court documents with various state courts and third party vendors (ex. OneLegal).
• Communication Management: Communicate effectively with court clerks, bond companies, other law firms, trustees, and beneficiaries. Maintain regular communication with clients, by providing updates and gathering information as directed by attorneys.
• Intakes: Conduct new client intakes for Litigation and Probate departments.
• Billing: Assist in monthly billing of client invoices, respond to billing inquiries from clients and staff, and follow up on past-due invoices with clients to replenish account.
• Support Staff: Provide support to managing paralegal if needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of 1-2 years as a Paralegal and familiarity with litigation is preferred
• Completion of 1-2 years of education at an ABA accredited law school may be substituted for the completion of a paralegal or legal assistant program
• Familiarity with probate and trust administration processes is preferred but not required
• Proficiency in navigating essential software, utilization of various third-party software systems, and ability to enterprise management systems used for day-to-day operations
• Ability to act independently and act in a team-based environment
• Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience providing executive administrative support is a plus

Join our team as a Litigation Paralegal where your expertise will contribute significantly to our success in delivering exceptional legal services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newport Beach, CA 92660 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person