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Civil Litigation Paralegal

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Overview Law Firm in Newport Beach is seeking a Probate/Trust litigation paralegal for immediate hire with 1+ years' experience in probate and trust and/or civil litigation. The paralegal will be working with one of the Firm's four attorneys primarily in probate and trust litigation. Paralegal certification required. Salary is $25 to $35 per hour commensurate with experience. Competitive employee benefits are available.

Responsibilities

Support probate and trust litigation attorneys with case management, discovery, pleadings, and trial preparation.

Prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and other trial-related documents.

Assist with research using LexisNexis and other sources as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum of one year’s experience as a litigation paralegal.

Experience with LexisNexis research.

Paralegal certificate and current CLE requirements.

Probate and trust litigation experience is a plus.

Notary is a plus.

Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect and MS Office programs.

Strong analytical, drafting and proofreading skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to learn and perform new tasks; work independently and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Education and Experience:

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Notary a plus.

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