Senior Litigation Paralegal - Probate & Family Law

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

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.