Transfer Paralegal

AppleOne Employment Services; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Transfer Paralegal in Glendale, CA to support cemetery property ownership transfers and related estate planning matters. This direct hire role emphasizes accuracy, compassionate service, and compliance with California law.

You'll work with internal teams and families, preparing affidavits, transfer agreements, certifications, and notarized documents.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved institution is required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of paralegal or related legal experience required, with 3-5 years of experience ideal.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four-year degree preferred.
• Valid California driver's license required, including state-required active auto insurance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Explain the transfer of ownership process to families, property owners, heirs, and internal teams by phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Research ownership records, identify current property owners, and gather legal information needed to initiate and complete transfers.
• Construct detailed family trees and identify heirs-at-law for deceased property owners.
• Prepare, review, and process legal documents including affidavits, transfer agreements, certifications, name changes, and related documentation.
• Obtain and verify notarized signatures, trusts, powers of attorney, certified court orders, living wills, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Partner with legal, memorial counseling, and internal departments while managing customer service, clerical, and data entry responsibilities under strict deadlines.

Skills

Paralegal work

Research

Documentation

Customer service

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

High school diploma or GED

Four-year degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Transfer Paralegal for a direct hire opportunity in Glendale, CA, supporting real estate and property ownership transfer matters within a compassionate, service-focused environment. This role is ideal for a paralegal with estate planning, probate, real estate transaction, or property transfer experience who enjoys helping families navigate sensitive legal and administrative processes with accuracy and care.

The Transfer Paralegal will serve as a trusted resource for internal teams and the families being served, providing guidance on cemetery property ownership transfers while ensuring compliance with California law and established organizational policies. This is a strong opportunity to join a stable, values-driven environment with supportive leadership, collaborative teams, meaningful work, and a clear focus on service, accuracy, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Explain the transfer of ownership process to families, property owners, heirs, and internal teams by phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Research ownership records, identify current property owners, and gather legal information needed to initiate and complete transfers.
• Construct detailed family trees and identify heirs-at-law for deceased property owners.
• Prepare, review, and process legal documents including affidavits, transfer agreements, certifications, name changes, and related documentation.
• Obtain and verify notarized signatures, trusts, powers of attorney, certified court orders, living wills, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Partner with legal, memorial counseling, and internal departments while managing customer service, clerical, and data entry responsibilities under strict deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $84,000 to $98,000 per year.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Location: Glendale, CA.
• Work arrangement: 100% onsite.
• Schedule includes rotational weekends, approximately once per month, including both Saturday and Sunday.
• Rotating holidays required.
• Some local travel to other park locations may be required, with mileage expense reimbursement.
• Candidates must pass a clerical assessment before the first recruiter interview.
• Interview process may include a second interview with the Transfer Manager and a 5-part logical reasoning assessment covering grammar, spelling, customer service, and typing.
• Assessment passing requirement: 80th percentile.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage ownership transfer matters involving cemetery property records, heirs, families, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and process legal transfer documents, affidavits, certifications, trust-related documentation, and notarized materials.
• Research ownership history, verify legal documentation, and identify heirs-at-law through detailed family tree development.
• Provide high-touch customer service while maintaining compliance, accuracy, confidentiality, and strict timelines.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved institution is required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of paralegal or related legal experience required, with 3-5 years of experience ideal.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Four-year degree preferred.
• Valid California driver's license required, including state-required active auto insurance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain legal and administrative processes clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and independent task management.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work compassionately with families during sensitive circumstances.
• Ability to review, analyze, and resolve issues while making sound recommendations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with legal, administrative, and client-facing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Estate planning and probate experience strongly preferred.
• Real estate property transaction experience is a plus.
• Notary Public commission preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.
• Experience reviewing trusts, trust certifications, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, court orders, or similar legal documents preferred.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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