Paralegal

Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced paralegal to support a growing team in probate, will and trust estate matters. The role encompasses drafting pleadings, managing discovery, legal research memoranda, and client communication to deliver high-quality service.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, small-firm environment, with a focus on professional, confidential client service.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or certification with strong academic credentials.
• Experience in probate, litigation, or estate planning preferred.
• Proven ability to draft petitions, motions, and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain correspondence and legal documents.
• Prepare legal pleadings, discovery, and research memoranda for attorneys.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and coordinate service of process.
• Organize case files, manage document productions, and prepare exhibits.
• Maintain timekeeping records and communicate with clients and courts.
• Work in-office full-time and collaborate with attorneys and clients.

Skills

Legal research

Discovery management

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Office collaboration

Clio familiarity

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ABA-approved paralegal certification

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

About this position

We are a 30-year boutique law firm in Torrance, in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, with the primary practice areas of Probate, Will and Trust Estate litigation, and trust preparation. We are seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain correspondence, legal documents, prepare legal pleadings, maintain discovery, and prepare legal research memoranda for attorneys. This role will provide high-level paralegal support during all phases of litigation, from commencement of a new action to the discovery period through trial and appeals as applicable. We work as a team, with collaborative work assignments to provide high-quality client service and work product for the benefit of clients. Please consider applying if you want to be a part of an invaluable position at a firm, enjoy learning, and love helping others.

If you are a reliable individual who thrives in creating and maintaining an organized environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. This is an excellent opportunity for probate paralegals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience in a small South Bay firm.

Compensation:

$49,970 - $77,500 yearly

Responsibilities:

• The Paralegal will be working in person and full-time

• Responsible for conducting legal research, preparing discovery requests and responses, Motions to Compel Discovery, as well as oppositions, preparing petitions and complaints, communicating with clients, drafting other legal documents, and other tasks as assigned

• Answering phones, obtaining necessary information from callers onto the Clio system, routing calls, and making call logs

• Maintain files on Clio and tangible files

• Use daily timekeeping records for yourself and attorneys

• A successful Paralegal will manage time wisely, have great writing and research skills, and will ask the attorneys questions when unsure about a task or other assignment

• The Paralegal will work closely with both attorneys and clients, will be able to handle sensitive information, and will be committed to providing exceptional legal services

• Contact outside sources to retrieve information and review and analyze same

• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources for case information

• Organize materials needed for expert witness review

• Review, analyze, and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants

• Summarize transcripts and organize key documents

• Prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review

• Manage documents and maintain organized case files

• Handles all aspects of document preparation, including processing edits, generating redlines, PDF creation, conversions, and quality control of work product

• Seeks ways of being professional and responsive to clients, providing superior client service

• Utilizes applications like Excel and Adobe with proficiency to facilitate attorney’s work

• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned

• Assures that all completed projects adhere to accepted professional standards

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others

• Manages Firm resources responsibly

• Complies with and understands Firm operations, policies, and procedures

• Regular and reliable physical presence at work as part of a team

• Draft certain motions and pleadings

• Cite-check briefs and motions to ensure consistency with sources cited and proper citation style (ALWD citation style)

• Coordinate service of process

• Prepare and coordinate service of subpoenas, with Notice to Consumer.

• Prepare properly formatted templates of briefs, motions, and other filings compliant with the California rules.

• Proofread briefs, motions, and other filings prior to filing

• Assemble appendices and exhibits

• Coordinate printing and delivery of briefs, compliant

• Communicate with clerk’s offices for the courts

• Electronically file briefs and other materials

• Organize exhibits, files, and all other supporting documents

• Each team member is expected to provide professional, efficient, and thoughtful support to the attorneys. Each team member should think critically and use common sense and problem-solving skills while maintaining a positive, professional attitude at work. In our work, we act as a cohesive team to reach common goals on the client's behalf

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Clio), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing

• Demonstrates close attention to detail

• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities

• Ability to organize and prioritize work

• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment

• Ability to work well independently, as well as effectively within a team

• Ability to synthesize information to prioritize and organize tasks

• Ability to work in-office five days per week

• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism

• Flexibility and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks extending beyond routine expectations

• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work well with others, including clients

• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials; relevant work experience a plus.

• An ABA-approved paralegal certification.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; professional manner for client interactions.

• Ability to take ownership of discrete projects and be able to work without direct supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines, both on own and as part of a team.

• Available to work overtime.

Experience working in estate, probate, and/or litigation is preferred

• Typing speed of 65wpm+

About Company

A Torrance office, Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP proudly serves individuals and families throughout the South Bay, Los Angeles, and Orange County, providing counsel in estate planning, probate administration, and trust and estate litigation. We help clients protect family wealth, honor loved ones’ wishes, and resolve inheritance disputes—often working proactively in an effort to prevent conflict before it arises.

Benefits: We offer compensation based on experience. For full-time employees, we offer health, dental, and vision insurance (after 60 days). In addition, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance and 10 paid holidays. Full-time employees can also benefit from the 401(k) with matching contributions (after 6 months). Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.