Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP · 1 day ago
Litigation Assistant
Newport Beach, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expStradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP is a law firm seeking a Probate Litigation Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling probate litigation and trust and estate disputes. The role involves case management, document preparation, court filings, and communication with clients and courts.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Perform general case management of civil litigation and probate litigation matters
Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, petitions, complaints, legal memoranda
E-file court documents (and paper-file when required)
Identify and submit legal documents for docketing, court and case deadlines using firm software
Management of ongoing assigned court and case deadlines
Assist attorneys with reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials, mail, and other case related documents
Assist in preparation of matrices, charts, and spreadsheets as needed
Create, revise, and proofread documents with high accuracy
Assist with arbitration and trial preparation
Keep accurate time records for billable tasks
Ability to learn and utilize the firm’s document management software to include Microsoft and NetDocs
Perform general administrative duties such as managing attorney calendars and processing expense reports
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five (5) years of probate litigation experience required
Working knowledge of probate procedures, courts and relevant forms
Ability to handle multiple tasks and to remain calm under pressure
Strong desire to work in a team environment
Proficient in state and federal court e-filing
Keep abreast of probate court rules and procedures and understand legal terminology
Possess excellent written communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail
Ability to function in a professional and polite manner when dealing with clients, co-workers, court personnel and others
High degree of self-directed initiative and individual judgment
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Ability to balance multiple projects with strong time management skills
Ability to process routine daily functions while being able to resolve time-sensitive issues and complex assignments utilizing above-average critical thinking skills
Must be able to work overtime, as required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint) and NetDocs
Preferred
Undergraduate degree and/or ABA approved paralegal certificate preferred
Company
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP
For nearly 50 years, top companies and municipalities have counted on Stradling to have the right team and skills to meet their toughest challenges 24/7, 365 days a year.
51-200 employees
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Peter Baran
Chief Technology Officer
Blas Alvarez
Chief Financial Officer
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