Legal Staff Paralegal in Austin, TX

Law Firm

Austin, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Austin, TX

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal - Trust and Estate Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
The Trust and Estate Litigation Paralegal at the law firm provides essential support to attorneys in handling disputes related to trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation and administration matters. Key responsibilities include:

- Drafting legal documents such as probate court petitions, judicial council forms, applications, motions, pleadings, notices of hearing, discovery requests, deposition notices, and proofs of service.
- Filing documents with government agencies and courts, including applications, motions, petitions, and other related matters.
- Assisting with court proceedings by preparing exhibits, witness lists, trial binders, and setting up courtroom logistics.
- Conducting legal research and summarizing findings for attorney review concerning pleadings, service, and requirements of California probate estates, trusts, and conservatorship/guardianship proceedings.
- Updating and maintaining calendars and departmental docket with court filing deadlines.
- Collaborating with applicable attorney services to orchestrate and complete court filings.
- Assisting with trust and estate administrations.
- Preparing communications to clients, third-party advisors, opposing counsel, and vendors.
- Coordinating and orchestrating requests for duplicating, word processing, messenger delivery, and special mailings.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Paralegal - Trust and Estate Litigation position should possess the following qualifications:

- A Bachelor’s degree.
- A Paralegal Certificate.
- At least five (5) years of related work experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Familiarity with California probate court laws, procedures, and practices.
- Understanding of docketing/calendaring software and procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
- Capability to work flexible and/or fluctuating hours.
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
- Strong sense of teamwork and support and the ability to build client trust.

Salary Information:
The target hiring range for the Paralegal - Trust and Estate Litigation position is $66,000 - $160,000. It is important to note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that the law firm provides to compensate and recognize staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Information:
Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics for this role are as follows:

Physical Demands:
- The employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, and hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Environment:
- The work environment is a typical indoor office setting.

Disclaimer:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals in this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.