Join an Award-Winning Team

38-hour Workweek | Half Day Every Friday

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 2026 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 in our Estate Administration team. 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

• Meet with attorneys and clients to discuss assigned matters or projects
• Support attorneys in preparing for court appearances and client meetings
• Liaise with financial advisors and third parties to obtain necessary documentation
• Prepare court petitions and related judicial documents
• Communicate with courts
• Submit court filings and deed recordings
• Track and calendar court hearing dates, filing deadlines, and administrative timelines
• Prepare subtrust funding documents, including trust allocation statements and deeds
• Coordinate the transfer and re-titling of assets, including real property, financial accounts, and business interests
• Maintain and manage estate administration matters and files

What We Offer

Compensation

• $65,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience, and qualifications)
• Profit sharing bonus (eligible after 5 years of employment)

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 (2-3 days on-site, after successfully completing 90 days of employment)
• Eleven paid holidays annually

Culture & Community

• Professional development opportunities through Brown & Streza Academy, including CLE courses and ongoing learning resources to help you grow and succeed
• Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by the Orange County Register
• Named a 2026 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 onsite gym, complimentary for employee use
• Courtyard, lounge, and café within the office complex
• Convenient onsite services, including dry cleaning, auto detailing, and car wash
• Complimentary snacks and refreshments
• Catered lunch provided every Tuesday