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Join a Two-Time 2025 Award-Winning Team
38-hour Workweek | Half Day Every Friday
Compensation: $55,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience, and qualifications)
For over five decades, Brown & Streza has been a trusted Orange County law firm serving high‑net‑worth families, closely held businesses, and charitable organizations in sophisticated practice areas such as estate planning, business planning, complex income tax, mergers and acquisitions, and the charitable sector.
We are honored to have been named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Orange County Register and a 2025 Best Place to Work by the OC Business Journal, distinctions based on confidential employee feedback.
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to work with one or more Estate Planning Attorneys in the Tax, Trusts, and Estates department. This role requires exceptional customer service skills, strong time management abilities, and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, handle competing priorities with professionalism, and contribute to the efficient operation of the department.
If you value precision, enjoy engaging with clients, and are eager to grow your career in a firm that prioritizes professional development and invests in its people, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Assist with the initial drafting of estate planning documents
- Fund trusts with client assets
- Meet and communicate with clients and their professional advisors
- Prepare deeds and related transfer documents
- Maintain and manage client files and records
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum of 2 years of paralegal work experience
- Current ABA‑approved paralegal certificate, or attorney attestation
- Strong follow‑up and follow‑through skills
- Excellent organizational, time management, and proofreading abilities
- High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Windows environment
Preferred
- Five or more years of experience as a Paralegal
- Experience in estate planning, including drafting revocable living trusts and other foundational estate planning documents
- Familiarity with WealthDocs, NetDocuments, and LawBase
What We Offer
Health & Wealth
- Five medical plans — three with an employer-funded HSA
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with significant employer matching
- Employer-paid life and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to additional supplemental insurance plans
Time & Flexibility
- 38-hour workweek with a half day on Fridays
- Hybrid work schedule (after successfully completing 90 days of employment)
- Eleven paid holidays annually
Culture & Community
- Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by the Orange County Register
- Named a 2025 Best Place to Work by the OC Business Journal
- “Raving Fan” service culture grounded in seven core values
- Weekly team lunches and monthly birthday celebrations
- Firm‑sponsored events (e.g., Administrative Professionals Day, Summer Party, Harvest Luncheon, Holiday Party)
- Employee recognition program and in‑office massage offerings
Your Day-to-Day (Irvine office)
- Newly remodeled office space with state‑of‑the‑art technology
- Newly remodeled on‑site gym, complimentary for employee use
- Courtyard, lounge, and café within the office complex
- Convenient on‑site services, including dry cleaning, auto detailing, and car wash
- Complimentary snacks and refreshments
- Catered lunch provided every Tuesday
Ready to grow your career at an award‑winning firm?
Apply through the link below — we carefully review every application and will follow up regarding next steps.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brown & Streza, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
