Job Description

Probate Paralegal Opportunity at a Leading Probate Litigation Firm

Our client, a prominent probate litigation firm, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Probate Paralegal to join their Probate and Trust Administration department in their downtown San Diego office. If you have 3+ years of experience and a passion for probate and trust administration, we want to hear from you!

Position: Probate Paralegal
Location: Downtown San Diego
Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 annually (DOE)

Responsibilities:

• Review and summarize intake and estate planning documents.
• Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, petitions, and judicial council forms.
• Serve notice documents to interested parties and government agencies.
• Analyze financial statements and prepare inventory and estate accountings.
• Prepare real property transfer documents and related county forms.
• Communicate and correspond with clients, opposing counsel, and formal agencies.
• Utilize Court's online services for case docket investigation, probate notes, and local rules.
• File documents with the Court, including e-filing and ex parte procedures.
• Assist with administrative tasks in the office.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in probate and/or trust administration (willing to train the right candidate with civil litigation experience).
• Basic understanding of Trust operations and probate procedures.
• Attention to detail, especially with probate accountings and California Probate Code research.
• CLE compliant and able to bill hourly.
• Notary license is a plus, but not required.
• Strong skills in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with case management software (Smokeball) preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to handle stressful situations calmly and with empathy.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a new challenge in probate and trust administration, apply today to join our client's esteemed team!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Snapshot

• Employee Type:Full-Time
• Location:San Diego, CA
• Job Type:Legal
• Experience:3-5 years
• Education:None
• Date Posted:10/9/2024
• Contact: Danielle Parker (858) 727-1990
• Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

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