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Robert Half Litigation Paralegal in San Diego, California
Description We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to assist with trust and estate litigation, probate matters, and conservatorships while supporting a lead partner in a dynamic litigation department. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and expertise in managing multiple cases simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and cases progress efficiently.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a caseload of 25-30 litigation cases, focusing on calendaring, deadline tracking, and case progression in collaboration with the supervising attorney.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are properly categorized and accessible.
• Assist in the preparation of estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives.
• Conduct legal research using tools such as Data Tree and Nationwide to support case development.
• Utilize Share File and Best Authority to create tables of contents and authorities for legal filings.
• Support probate and estate litigation processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate conservatorship matters, providing administrative and legal assistance as required.
• Prepare and submit legal billing using appropriate software.
• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders to facilitate case progression. Requirements • Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil litigation, with a focus on probate and estate matters.
• Proficiency in Share File, Best Authority, Data Tree, Nationwide, and legal billing software.
• Advanced case management skills, including the ability to handle a high volume of cases and manage deadlines effectively.
• Strong organizational abilities to balance multiple tasks and priorities throughout the day.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents such as trusts, wills, and healthcare directives.
• Knowledge of legal processes related to probate, conservatorships, and estate litigation.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with attorneys, clients, and other professionals.
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