Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

Law Firm

Dallas, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal - Trust and Estate Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
The Trust and Estate Litigation Paralegal is tasked with supporting attorneys in managing 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 dockets 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:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A Paralegal Certificate is necessary.
- At least five (5) years of related work experience is required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) is essential.
- Familiarity with California probate court laws, procedures, and practices is crucial.
- Experience with docketing/calendaring software and procedures is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Strong organizational skills are necessary.
- The ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities is required.
- Flexibility in working hours is needed, including the ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating hours.
- The ability to handle and maintain confidential information is crucial.
- A strong sense of teamwork and support, along with the ability to build client trust, is important.

Salary Information:
Successful candidates will receive competitive total rewards packages with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. The target hiring range is $66,000 - $160,000. However, quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be, as base pay is dependent on market location and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the total rewards offered, which includes eligibility for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The job requires specific physical demands and work environment characteristics:

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

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

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