Estate Administration Paralegal — Hybrid Work & Growth

Illinois Defense Counsel; California; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five medical plans — three with an HSA

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Life and disability coverage

EAP and additional voluntary plans

Job summary

Brown & Streza, LLP in Irvine, CA, seeks a detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Estate Administration team. This role emphasizes client interaction, precise document preparation, and timely handling of deadlines in a fast-paced law firm environment.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of paralegal experience, a certificate (ABA-approved) or attorney attestation, and strong organizational and proofreading skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of paralegal experience.
• Experience in estate administration or estate planning.
• Current ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or attorney attestation.

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
• Submit court filings and deed recordings
• Track and calendar court hearing dates, filing deadlines, and administrative timelines
• Prepare subtrust funding documents, including trust allocation statements and deeds
• Coordinate the transfer and re-titling of assets, including real property, financial accounts, and business interests
• Maintain and manage estate administration matters and files

Skills

Paralegal experience

Estate administration

Time management

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows environment

Job description

Brown & Streza, LLP in Irvine, CA, seeks a detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Estate Administration team. This role emphasizes client interaction, precise document preparation, and timely handling of deadlines in a fast-paced law firm environment.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of paralegal experience, a certificate (ABA-approved) or attorney attestation, and strong organizational and proofreading skills.