What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Litigation Paralegal position at Tresp Law, APC?
A boutique Trust & Probate law firm in Solana Beach is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a long-term addition to play a key role in our continued growth. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of recent civil litigation experience, with a strong focus on pre-trial work.
Our Trust & Probate Litigation department consists of four associate attorneys, two paralegals, and one to two legal assistants. We offer a collegial, enjoyable work environment where you will be involved in a variety of interesting cases.
This is a 100% in-person role, based at our Solana Beach office and the canidate must be a qualified Paralegal in accordance with California BPC § 6450.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- A minimum of 1.5 years of recent experience in civil litigation, with pre-trial experience being a required skill.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Adobe. Mac experience is a plus but not necessary.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately.
- Must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and collaborate well within a team.
- Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients.
- Must exhibit discretion in handling confidential information and communicate with courtesy and tact.
- Excellent grammar, proofreading, and English composition skills.
- Must be enthusiastic, articulate, quick to learn, friendly, dependable, punctual, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Current notary public commission is a plus.
Responsibilities / Job Duties:
- Manage case files and provide crucial support to Trust and Probate litigation attorneys.
- Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents with high attention to detail.
- Prepare legal correspondence as needed.
- Communicate with clients and assist in managing their expectations.
- Organize and maintain electronic case files according to Firm standards.
- Calendaring of key litigation deadlines, hearings, and appointments to ensure timely preparation and filings.
Our office offers a friendly and collaborative work environment where the team enjoys each other's company while working hard. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organized, a great multi-tasker, and eager to advance their career in a dynamic and engaging area of law.
Compensation is commensurate with experience, and we offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, dental, 401k with matching, and more