Full-Time Probate Paralegal - Torrance, Ca (Torrance)

Your organizational skills and legal acumen will be essential in preparing and maintaining legal documents, pleadings, and discovery, ensuring clients receive the high-quality service they deserve.

If you're passionate about learning, helping others, and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Your journey with us will be filled with opportunities to grow and thrive in a supportive community.

Compensation:

$47,840 - $85,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing and maintaining legal documents, pleadings, and discovery to ensure seamless case management
• Coordinate with clients and other parties to gather necessary information and documentation for probate cases
• Draft and file legal documents with courts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines
• Maintain organized case files and databases, ensuring all information is up-to-date and easily accessible
• Conduct legal research to support attorneys in developing case strategies and arguments
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and answering inquiries to enhance client satisfaction
• Answer telephones, make interoffice memos, and coordinate potential new client calls with attorneys
• Assist the team as needed

Qualifications:

• An ABA-approved paralegal certification
• Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, Clio), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Receptive to feedback and can demonstrate the ability to incorporate said feedback into future workflow
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work well under pressure in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well independently, as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to synthesize information to prioritize and organize tasks
• Ability to work in the office five days per week
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism
• Flexibility and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks extending beyond routine expectations
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrates close attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others, including clients
• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials; relevant work experience a plus
• Available to work overtime
• Experience working in estate, probate, and/or litigation is preferred
• Typing speed of 65wpm+

About Company

Our law firm was established over 30 years ago in Torrance, CA. The father-daughter legal team provides high-quality professional legal services for clients. The firm appears in Los Angeles and Orange County courts, providing clients with individually tailored representation, with a focus on Probate, Trusts & Estates.

Benefits:

• We offer compensation based on experience.
• We offer dental and vision.
• In addition, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, 10 paid holidays, and 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.

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Compensation details: 47840-85000 Yearly Salary

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