Legal Assistant Paralegal

De Vore Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits reimbursement

Job summary

De Vore Recruiting seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support a busy probate, trust administration, and conservatorship practice in Los Angeles.

You will assist attorneys with court-based matters, draft and organize pleadings, and manage discovery and case files. The role requires strong drafting and organizational skills, plus proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Experience in probate, trust administration, conservatorship, or court-based practice.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with court-based probate and conservatorship matters.
• Prepare, draft, and organize legal documents and pleadings.
• Handle discovery-related tasks and document management.
• Maintain case files and ensure documents are properly filed and organized.
• Coordinate photocopying, scanning, and document preparation.
• Communicate with courts, clients, and third parties as needed.
• Support attorneys with general administrative and case management tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting

Organization

Communication

Discovery procedures

Tools

MS Excel

Document management systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support a busy court-based legal practice focused on probate, trust administration, and conservatorship matters.

• ResponsibilitiesAssist attorneys with court-based probate and conservatorship matters
• Prepare, draft, and organize legal documents and pleadings
• Handle discovery-related tasks and document management
• Maintain case files and ensure documents are properly filed and organized
• Coordinate photocopying, scanning, and document preparation
• Communicate with courts, clients, and third parties as needed
• Support attorneys with general administrative and case management tasks
• QualificationsAt least 2 years of prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Experience in probate, trust administration, conservatorship, or court-based practice
• Familiarity with discovery procedures
• Strong drafting and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Confident with using standard legal office software and document management systems
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• ScheduleMonday through Thursday
• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Approximately 28–30 hours per week
• Final schedule will be confirmed by the client, as she is semi-flexible
• Benefits reimbursement included
• Pay range: $23-$45 per hour, depending on experience