Probate Paralegal

Posted 3 days ago

Description

Full Time (in-office)

The law firm is in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District and is a full-service probate litigation, administration, and estate planning firm offering experienced counsel in a wide range of estate planning matters. We are seeking an experienced Probate Paralegal to join our team on a full-time, in-office basis. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong writing skills and hands-on experience in California probate matters.

• Prepare and draft probate pleadings, petitions, notices, and supporting documents
• Handle court filings, including electronic and manual filings, and manage court deadlines
• Prepare and draft probate pleadings, petitions, notices, and supporting documents, complete judicial counsel forms,and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders under supervision of an attorney
• Prepare and assist with fiduciary accountings and related schedules
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and third parties
• Maintain accurate and organized case files
• Track, record, and bill all time worked in accordance with firm billing requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of probate paralegal experience in California
• Strong legal writing, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Experience with California probate court procedures and filings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and related office software
• Experience preparing or assisting with probate and fiduciary accountings
• Ability to meet established billable hour requirements and accurately record time
• Full-time,
  in-office position (remote or hybrid work is not available)
• Hourly,
  non-exempt role in compliance with California wage and hour laws
• Compensation range of $32.00 to $45.00 per hour
  , depending on experience

Candidates considered at the upper end of the compensation range must demonstrate commensurate probate experience, efficiency, and independent case-handling ability
.

We value professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail, and we offer a collegial work environment with meaningful client interaction.

$32 - $42 hourly

The law firm is in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District and is a full-service probate litigation, administration, and estate planning firm offering experienced counsel in a wide range of estate planning matters.