TRUSTS & ESTATES LITIGATION PARALEGAL

Company: DLKLawGroup PC
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Summary:

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
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.
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