Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal - Johnston, Kinney & Zulaica LLP

The Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal must have at least three (3) years of recent Trusts & Estates litigation experience and will manage the discovery process as well as prepare cases for depositions, mediations and trials.  The Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal will prepare legal documents, filings, and/or general correspondence with accuracy and adhere to the JKZ formatting guidelines and will be charged with maintaining the litigation calendar. This position requires that the Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal be extremely detail-oriented, organized, critical about accuracy, spelling and grammar and possess the ability to prioritize and follow up.  This is a very fast paced environment, and the Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal must be able to multitask and manage a voluminous caseload. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive. 

JKZ tentatively plans to open a small office in San Diego around September, 2024. Until then, this position will be remote. Once the office is open, the position requires the Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal to be in office a minimum of 3 days a week. Travel will be required to San Francisco for onboarding training and certain other required meetings.

Direct Reports: n/a

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Perform legal research.
• Draft legal documents, notices, motions and other pleading documents.
• Draft formal discovery requests and responses, including special interrogatories, requests for admissions, production demands, deposition notices, and motions to compel.
• Calendar appointments and deadlines.
• Manage and organize client files as well as keep client database and document management system up to date.
• Compile and organize documents and binders for trials and/or court hearings.
• Maintain billable hour requirement.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Certified Paralegal
• At least three (3) years of recent experience as a Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in California Rules of Court and local rules.
• Knowledge of the California probate and trust administration process.
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Solid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with a team and on your own.
• Positive attitude, intellectually curious, dependable and motivated.

Benefits of working at JKZ LLP

In addition to a competitive compensation and bonus programs, JKZ also offers:

• Option for fully employer paid medical insurance 
• Dental, Vision, additional life, AD&D and other employee paid insurances
• Fully paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid State Bar and BASF dues
• Paid Continuing Education
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan

JKZ LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.