Probate Paralegal
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on26452, Charford Way, San Rita, Lake Forest, Orange County, California, 92630, United States
About the Team
Mueller Christensen LLP is a growing boutique litigation firm based in Torrance, CA, with an additional office in Lake Forest. We are an early-stage firm of creative, curious litigators focused on Civil Litigation, Probate & Trust Litigation, Professional Liability, and Appeals. We represent a diverse range of clients, from Major League Baseball organizations and law firms to businesses and individuals, across a focused set of practice areas where we do our best and most meaningful work.
Our culture is smart, direct, and a little bit nerdy. We value strategy as much as storytelling, candor as much as craft, and we believe great teams, like great stories, need all kinds of advocates. Whether you're a Hobbit, Dwarf, Elf, Wizard, Orc, or something in between, we embrace individuality, nerdy quirks, and creative minds that make the workplace fun.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
26452, Charford Way, San Rita, Lake Forest, Orange County, California, 92630, United States
Lake Forest, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDraft and file probate judicial council forms, petitions, inventories, and accountings
- check_circleServe as a bridge between beneficiaries, creditors, and court personnel
- check_circleAssist in distributing assets to beneficiaries
- check_circleTrack critical deadlines across multiple concurrent matters
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Probate Law, Probate Administration, Trust Litigation, Estate Administration, Legal Research, Case Management, Trial Preparation, California Probate Code, Judicial Council Probate Forms, Court Filing Procedures.
Education: Paralegal Certificate or equivalent education/experience.
Frequently asked questions about Probate Paralegal at Mueller Christensen LLP
What does a Probate Paralegal at Mueller Christensen LLP do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Probate Paralegal at Mueller Christensen LLP will draft and file probate judicial council forms, petitions, inventories, and accountings; serve as a bridge between beneficiaries, creditors, and court personnel; assist in distributing assets to beneficiaries; and track critical deadlines across multiple concurrent matters.
What are the requirements for this Probate Paralegal role?expand_more
Mueller Christensen LLP is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Minimum 2-3 years paralegal experience in California probate administration or trust litigation; Demonstrated knowledge of California Probate Code, Judicial Council forms, and LA/Orange County court procedures; Paralegal Certificate from ABA-approved program or equivalent education/experience; and Proficiency in legal research tools, case management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Where is the Probate Paralegal role at Mueller Christensen LLP located?expand_more
Probate Paralegal at Mueller Christensen LLP is based in 26452, Charford Way, San Rita, Lake Forest, Orange County, California, 92630, United States. This is a hybrid role.