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Weiner Law Group - Imperial Beach, CA
posted 19 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Imperial Beach, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented paralegal to join our expanding probate litigation team. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing calendars, and maintaining client contact, with opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
- Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
- Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
- Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
- Preparing probate petitions and related documents
- Filing court documents
- Assisting attorneys with all aspects of the case
- Ensuring court deadlines are calendared
- Implementing systems and procedures to ensure that cases progress smoothly
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies
- Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
- At least 5 years of paralegal experience in the probate field
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree desired
Benefits
- Opportunities for career progression
- Personalized client service environment
- Supportive and informal culture
