Bilingual Paralegal

Legal Norcal; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Legal Norcal P.C. in Chico, California, seeks a Probate and Trust Administration Paralegal to assist attorneys with trust and estate administration, including drafting notices, accountings, and filings. You will coordinate asset valuations and document preparation while ensuring deadlines are met.

The role emphasizes clear client communication, research of Probate Code, CRC, and CCP, and collaboration with a remote team. A bilingual Spanish preference is noted but not required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in probate and trust administration.
• Knowledge of Probate Code, CRC, and CCP or ability to research and learn.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Adobe.
• Remote-friendly with self-motivation and accountability.
• Spanish bilingual is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with trust and estate administration, including preparing trustee notices, accountings, and required filings.
• Draft court documents such as petitions, inventories, appraisals, and distributions.
• Coordinate asset valuations, transfers, and distributions for probate and trust administration.
• Communicate clearly and collaboratively with clients, attorneys, and third parties.
• Track and meet deadlines for probate and trust administration filings, notices, and tasks.
• Support attorneys in preparing for hearings and case-related proceedings.

Skills

Probate & trust administration

Clear communication

Remote work ability

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Adobe

OCR

Bates stamping

Job description

As a Probate and Trust Administration Paralegal, you will:

• Assist attorneys with trust and estate administration, including preparing trustee notices, accountings, and required filings.
• Draft court documents such as petitions, inventories, appraisals, and distributions.
• Coordinate asset valuations, transfers, and distributions for trust and estate administration.
• Communicate clearly and collaboratively with clients, attorneys, and third parties, ensuring transparency and professionalism.
• Track and meet deadlines for probate and trust administration filings, notices, and tasks.
• Support attorneys in preparing for hearings and case-related proceedings.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has had prior experience in probate and trust administration or a related legal field.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding (and ability to research) the Probate Code, California Rules of Court (CRC), and California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP).
• Communicates clearly and collaboratively with clients, attorneys, and third parties.
• Is proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe, including OCR and Bates stamping.
• Thrives in a remote team environment, showing self-motivation and accountability.
• Aligns with our firm values:
  • Relatability and Professionalism: Provide approachable yet excellent legal services.
  • Empowerment: Foster trust and confidence within the team and with clients to achieve excellent results.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred, but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Compensation: $25-$30/hour based on experience and performance.
• Benefits: Competitive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), and life insurance.
• Work remotely while contributing to a collaborative and empowering team.
• Gain opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping clients navigate complex probate and trust administration processes.

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chico, CA

Full-Time:Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

About Us

Legal Norcal P.C. is a forward-thinking law firm focusing on trusts, estates, and business law. Based in Chico, California, we have grown rapidly through our ability to leverage technology and our steadfast commitment to clients. We are a diverse team dedicated to providing excellent legal services in a professional yet relatable way. Our values of empowerment, teamwork, and professionalism guide our work as we deliver exceptional results for our clients.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of probate and trust administration, we want to hear from you!

You’ll be the first face and voice our clients encounter. As our Ambassador of First Impressions, you’ll manage front office operations, support client intake, and help run our client seminars and events. This role offers real hands-on exposure to how an estate planning and probate practice operates.

This role is a key member of our team, responsible for sales, lead follow-up, and clientexperience for our estate planning, business law, and trust administration practice. It requires anunderstanding of estate planning work product — you don’t need to have sold it before, but you do need toknow what a trust, a pour-over will, and a funded estate plan actually are. A track record of handling big pricepoints and sensitive conversations with maturity matters just as much.

Compensation: $130,000 to $160,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus production bonus and benefitsLocation: Remote, with active California State Bar admission required. Travel to Chico is occasional and as needed for court hearings or in-person matters that require it. Most hearings are conducted remotely unless the judge orders otherwise. The firm pays for required travel.