Posted 4 days ago
Description
Are you a Paralegal passionate about Trust, Estates, and Special Needs law, looking to advance your career? If you possess a keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and a thirst for continual learning, you might be the ideal candidate for our team's Junior Paralegal position! Our nurturing work environment is dedicated to supporting your professional growth.
Benefits of joining us include:
- Continuous opportunities for professional development
- Generous paid time off for vacations, sick days, and holidays
- Comprehensive health and vision insurance
- 401k plan with employer-matching contributions (subject to eligibility criteria)
In addition to these perks, we actively participate in volunteer initiatives that assist the special needs community throughout the year. Please note that this role requires full-time, in-person presence at our Newport Beach, CA location. Remote work options are not available for this position.
Responsibilities
- Assist in handling estate planning, trust administration, probate, and conservatorship cases.
- Prepare necessary documents for court hearings, client files, initial drafts of pleadings, and other legal paperwork.
- Engage in regular communication with clients, courts, financial advisors, trustees, law firms, and relevant personnel.
- Manage filing of documents with the Court, serving documents by mail, and coordinating court appearances.
- Attend client meetings, including those related to Estate Planning signings.
- Monitor case progress, deadlines, and important milestones diligently.
- Record information accurately in the law firm’s practice management system.
- Provide support to the office by answering phones, assisting with special projects, and handling general administrative tasks when required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months of experience working in a law firm.
- Paralegal Certification or qualify as a paralegal under California Business & Professions Code §6450.
- Set priorities, manage your own workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
- Excellent communicator and organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Computer savvy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (knowledge of Actionstep is a plus!)
- Reliable commute or will relocate prior to starting position.
Compensation
$22 - $27 hourly DOE
About Law Office of Susan A. Katzen
We are a growing Trust, Estates, and Special Needs law firm based in Newport Beach, CA. Our firm provides exceptional personalized legal services and peace of mind that empowers clients to plan for and protect the two most important things in their lives: the people they love (especially those loved ones with a disability) and the assets they possess. We assist clients and their families through significant life changes, ensuring they feel cared for and supported by a team that truly advocates for them. Our commitment lies in offering practical solutions to safeguard clients now and in the future, and guiding them through life's transitions and hurdles. We practice exclusively in the areas of Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Conservatorships, Settlement Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate. We do not perform any litigation services.
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