Paralegal

Infinium Payroll and HR on behalf of our client in Murrieta, California, United States (On-site)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of probate and estate administration, including drafting legal documents, preparing court filings, and managing case files
• Communicate with clients, probate courts, and other parties involved in the probate proceedings
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to probate matters
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of case information and deadlines
• Assist with scheduling appointments and managing attorney calendars
• Draft Inventory and Appraisals, Accountings and other necessary documents for review by Probate Examiner and submission to Probate Courts
• Communicate with clients on a regular basis throughout the representation with updates
• Assist attorneys in preparing cases for hearings.
• Maintain case management database.
• Daily accurate entry into the Case Management System with no more than 15% of total time allocated to administrative work.

 

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working as a paralegal in a law firm is preferred, focus on probate and estate administration is a plus.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Ability to reliably commute to the Murrieta, CA office required
• A fundamental understanding of estate planning/administration concepts OR related experience is a bonus.
• Possess strong multi-tasking and time management skills
• Be willing to perform administrative tasks as needed
• Superb communication, organizational an interpersonal skills
• Be a self-starter who is also detail oriented
• Display a positive attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases Be able to learn new software with ease
• Have excellent spelling, typing and grammar skills
• Ability to type between 40-50 words per minute
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and integrity in the handling of personal client information, including following the Rules of Professional Conduct
• Exhibit a strong work ethic with high standards for quality and quantity of work

Compensation:

• $24.00-$32.00 hourly

Job Type:

• Full-time
• In-person