Full-Time Trust & Estate Paralegal - Torrance, Ca

Job Description

Job Description

At Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP, we're proud of our 30-year legacy of delivering exceptional legal services, with a team of professionals focusing on litigation and administration in Probate, Trusts, and Estates. As a probate paralegal, you'll play a vital role in our close-knit team, supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation. 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.

We believe in empowering our team members with opportunities for professional development and advancement, creating a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish. We're committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. In addition to competitive compensation based on experience, we offer benefits including dental and vision insurance, firm-paid life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. With 10 paid holidays and ample opportunities for career growth, you'll find a dynamic and rewarding environment at our firm. 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.

$48,840 - $86,000 yearly

• 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
• Organize information onto the database, in excel sheets, and otherwise for accurate and up to date contact, discovery, timeline, and other information as needed by attorneys.
• 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 on Lexis Plus to support attorneys in developing case strategies and arguments
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and answering inquiries to enhance client satisfaction
• Work in Clio to track time and save documents
• Utilize emails for correspondence
• Organize e-files. bookmark, redact and batesmark pdf's and scan documents with OCR to be shared with the team
• Answer telephones, make interoffice memos, and coordinate potential new client calls with attorneys
• Assist the team as needed

• Experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents, pleadings, and discovery for seamless case management.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients and other parties to gather necessary information for probate cases.
• Proven track record of organizing and maintaining accurate databases and case files for easy access and up-to-date information.
• Proficiency in drafting and filing legal documents with courts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
• Strong legal research skills using Lexis Plus to support attorneys in developing case strategies and arguments.
• Excellent communication skills to provide updates and answer inquiries, enhancing client satisfaction.
• Experience with Clio for tracking time and document management, ensuring efficient workflow and organization.
• 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
• 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+

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.