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Description

Robert Half Legal is partnering with an established legal team in Westlake Village, California, to offer an exciting contract-to-hire opportunity for an experienced Paralegal. This role specializes in trust administration and probate and is ideal for candidates who thrive in a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative environment.

As a Paralegal in this position, you will:

+ Oversee trust administration and probate cases, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all required tasks.

+ Prepare and file essential legal documents, including Form 706, supporting post-death trust administration.

+ Track active cases to ensure progress, meet deadlines, and avoid stagnation.

+ Collaborate closely with team members to streamline case management and reduce stress for clients.

+ Maintain detailed records for all open cases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and tracking important updates.

+ Meet billable hour requirements and contribute to the operational goals of the firm.

+ Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and stakeholders providing updates and resolving inquiries.

+ Assist in maintaining a positive, organized workflow within a small office setting.

+ Support the management of the firm’s trust and estate matters, including approximately 200 active cases.

+ Work alongside the principal and support staff to achieve firm-wide objectives.

Requirements

Requirements:

+ A minimum of 2 years of experience in trust administration and probate work.

+ Demonstrated experience preparing and filing Form 706 and relevant legal documents.

+ Superior organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

+ Ability to excel in a small, collaborative work environment.

+ Proven capacity to manage multiple cases and effectively prioritize tasks.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective client and team interaction.

+ Proficiency in legal case tracking and management systems.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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