Litigation Paralegal

Wade Litigation; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Litigation, a growing probate, litigation and family law firm in California, seeks a full-time experienced paralegal to support its expanding practice. The role emphasizes attention to detail, independence, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive probate paralegal experience, proficiency with e-filing (One Legal), and fluency with case management tools such as Practice Panther and Dropbox. Strong writing and oral communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in probate, litigation or family law.
• Experience with e-filing using One Legal.
• Ability to manage case files in Dropbox and Practice Panther.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Answer office phones and manage communications.
• Prepare factual summaries and documents for evidentiary purposes.
• Assist attorneys in probate, subpoenas and appeals.
• Coordinate service of documents with outside vendors.
• Handle discovery requests, responses, and related review.
• Support trial preparation and case research.
• Maintain case calendars and document management in Dropbox/Practice Panther.
• Draft, edit, and cite-check legal documents.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent work

Team player

Time management

Research skills

Tools

Practice Panther

Dropbox

One Legal

Adobe

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

This is a small, but growing probate, litigation and family law firm focused on serving clients throughout California and beyond. Seeking a full-time experienced Paralegal.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 10 years of experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in answering office phones
• Multi-task and complete time and mission-critical projects in a timely manner.
• Be analytical, innovative, and have an aptitude for detail.
• Work independently and be a team player.
• Prepare factual summaries/declarations and documents for evidentiary purposes.
• Responsible for efiling with state courts utilizing One Legal.
• Assist attorneys in all phases in probate, subpoenas and appeals.
• Coordinate service of documents with outside vendors.
• Responsible for all phases of discovery, including, but not limited to, reviewing and preparing client documents for production, drafting of discovery requests to be propounded on opposing party, drafting of discovery responses.
• Review and edit documents upon request from the attorney.
• Manage assigned case files in Dropbox and case calendar in Practice Panther.
• Communicate with Opposing Counsel upon request from an attorney.
• Communicate to Clients regarding the status of the case and upcoming events such as discovery, hearings, etc.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation.
• Conduct statutory, regulatory, and factual research.
• Draft, edit, cite-check, and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents.
• Work with clients in responding to discovery requests.
• Good sense of humor
• Enthusiastic, loyal, and conscientious
• Must have a professional demeanor
• Pays attention to detail
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Works well independently as well as with others
• Able to accept supervision and follow directions
• Knowledge of legal pleadings and knowledge of keeping legal files
• At least five years of Probate Law paralegal experience
• Good with computers, and learning new software applications
• Word processing, typing, and computer skills
• Ability to use Adobe, excel, outlook, word, and other programs

This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization