Senior Paralegal

Why Join Our Firm?

• We believe in providing outstanding legal services while treating our clients with compassion, respect, and professionalism.

• We value integrity, teamwork, clear communication, and a commitment to excellence. If you enjoy helping families through important life events and are looking for a long-term opportunity in a supportive, collaborative environment, we would welcome the opportunity to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of California probate administration from commencement through final distribution.

• Assist with all aspects of California trust administration, including preparation of notices, inventories, deeds, transfer documents, funding and distribution documents, and related correspondence.

• Prepare petitions, Judicial Council forms, pleadings, and other probate court filings.

• Communicate professionally with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, title companies, accountants, and court personnel.

• Coordinate the collection, valuation, transfer, and distribution of estate and trust assets.

• Monitor deadlines, maintain case files, and ensure matters progress efficiently.

• Work directly with the attorney to provide high-quality legal services and exceptional client care.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience handling California probate and trust administration matters.

• The ability to independently manage files with attorney supervision.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.

• Experience with California conservatorships is highly desirable but not required.

• We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has substantial experience administering California decedents' estates through probate and trust administration.

• The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, compassionate with clients, and able to independently manage files while working closely with the attorney.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Work Location: In person

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities