Estate Administration Paralegal — Hybrid, 38-Hour Week, Growth

Brown-; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with HSA

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Life and disability coverage

EAP

Job summary

Brown & Streza, LLP in Irvine, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Estate Administration team. The role requires exceptional customer service, strong time management, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced legal environment.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of paralegal experience, estate administration or planning background, and an ABA-approved certificate. Hybrid work is available after a 90-day probation period, with a very competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of paralegal experience.
• Experience in estate administration or estate planning.
• Current ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or attorney attestation.
• Strong follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and proofreading abilities.
• High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys and clients to discuss assigned matters or projects.
• Support attorneys in preparing for court appearances and client meetings.
• Liaise with financial advisors and third parties to obtain necessary documentation.
• Prepare court petitions and related judicial documents.
• Communicate with courts and submit court filings and deed recordings.
• Track and calendar court hearing dates, filing deadlines, and timelines.
• Prepare subtrust funding documents, including trust allocation statements and deeds.
• Coordinate transfer and re-titling of assets, including real property and accounts.
• Maintain and manage estate administration matters and files.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Estate administration

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Job description

Brown & Streza, LLP in Irvine, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Estate Administration team. The role requires exceptional customer service, strong time management, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced legal environment.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of paralegal experience, estate administration or planning background, and an ABA-approved certificate. Hybrid work is available after a 90-day probation period, with a very competitive compensation