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Trust & Estate Paralegal

Trust & Estate Paralegal

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Trusts and Estates Litigation Firm with openings in San Diego and Irvine, CA!

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Andrea Ankarlo

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Salary : $85,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are working with a successful trust & estate planning law firm in San Diego that is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join the team!

Locations : San Diego, CA (near UCSD) or Irvine, CA

Salary Range : $45-$60 / hour based on experience level

Schedule : Monday-Friday - this is a full-time position

Why join us?

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week (primarily in-office)
  • PTO
  • 401(k) with safe harbor matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings & FSA options
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid professional development
  • Opportunities for internal growth and leadership

Job Details

  • Manage a portfolio of trust and probate litigation cases from inception through trial.
  • Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, discovery, and motions (electronic and physical).
  • Conduct legal research, cite-checking, and prepare deposition summaries and trial binders.
  • Oversee discovery, including drafting and serving requests and responses.
  • Organize case files, maintain Case Management Workbooks, and ensure deadlines are calendared and met.
  • Lead internal case check-ins and client goals meetings.
  • Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants to ensure performance standards are met.
  • Review billing entries for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Serve as the hub of communication and accountability between attorneys, staff, and clients.

    • Requirements :

  • Has at least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, with 3+ years in trusts and estates litigation.
  • Can independently manage a case from intake through trial.
  • Brings strong knowledge of Probate Code, CRC, and CCP.
  • Is tech-savvy, resourceful, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office, and Clio (or similar case management systems).
  • Thrives under deadlines and can juggle multiple priorities in a high-performance environment.
  • Experience supporting at least 25 depositions and 3 trials directly.
  • Ability to meet billable requirements with timely, accurate time entries.
  • Bonus : experience with ClickUp or Asana.

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