Litigation Assistant

STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH•Newport Beach, CA

1d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Probate Litigation Assistant will work closely with, and under the immediate direction of the Litigation Resource Manager, litigation attorneys, and others as assigned. The Probate Litigation Assistant provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling probate litigation and trust and estate disputes, as well as general litigation. This role is responsible for assisting with case management, document preparation, court filings, calendaring, discovery support and communication with clients, courts, and third parties. Personal characteristics that will contribute to the success in this position are a strong work ethic, detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an in-person position.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree and/or ABA approved paralegal certificate preferred
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

Responsibilities

ASSISTANT TO LITIGATION DEPARTMENT
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