Paralegal
Alperstein, Simon, Farkas , Gillin & Scott, LLP
Encino, CA
Full-time
Legal
Posted on October 24, 2018
Alperstein, Simon, Farkas, Gillin & Scott, LLP, a well-established Encino law firm, seeks a full time experienced paralegal to assist attorney(s) with Lanterman, Petris, and Short "(LPS") Conservatorship matters. Candidate must be willing to work in mental health area of law. The Firm practices in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, conservatorships, business matters, real estate transactions and litigation. Salary to be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting of LPS Conservatorship court-required pleadings (petitions, accountings, inventories, motions, etc.) and reports.
- Reviewing and revising pleadings and reports drafted by attorney(s).
- Calendaring, tracking and managing hearing dates and deadlines of attorney(s).
- Other paralegal and administrative duties as required.
- Heavy contact with clients, doctors and counsel.
Experience:
- Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution or attorney certification required.
- Some paralegal experience in litigation preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Outlook and Word);
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated to take ownership of projects and see them to completion.