Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal

Summary:

The Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal must have at least three (3) years of recent Trusts & Estates litigation experience and will manage the discovery process as well as prepare cases for depositions, mediations and trials. The Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal will prepare legal documents, filings, and/or general correspondence with accuracy and adhere to the JKZ formatting guidelines and will be charged with maintaining the litigation calendar. This position requires that the Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal be extremely detail-oriented, organized, critical about accuracy, spelling and grammar and possess the ability to prioritize and follow up. This is a very fast paced environment, and the Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal must be able to multitask and manage a voluminous caseload. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive.

Direct Reports: n/a

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Perform legal research.

• Draft legal documents, notices, motions and other pleading documents.

• Draft formal discovery requests and responses, including special interrogatories, requests for admissions, production demands, deposition notices, and motions to compel.

• Calendar appointments and deadlines.

• Manage and organize client files as well as keep client database and document management system up to date.

• Compile and organize documents and binders for trials and/or court hearings.

• Maintain billable hour requirement.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Certified Paralegal

• At least three (3) years recent experience working as a Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in California Rules of Court and local rules.

• Knowledge of the California probate and trust administration process.

• Proficient in the MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook;

• Solid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style;

• Organized and detail oriented.

• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with a team and on your own.

• Positive attitude, intellectually curious, dependable and motivated.