Paralegal, Trust & Estates

Career Consulting Partners

Trust & Estates Paralegal supporting legal team in Los Angeles. Focusing on estate planning, probate matters, and collaboration with attorneys in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist attorneys with estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters
Draft estate planning and trust funding documents
Prepare real estate transfer documents and assist with asset transfers and beneficiary changes
Assist with probate and trust litigation pleadings
Help prepare estate tax returns and organize supporting documentation
Assist with the formation and maintenance of business entities, including LLCs and nonprofit corporations
Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and draft pleadings for attorney review
Maintain client files and ensure documents are properly organized and filed
Track estate planning deadlines, critical dates, and checklists
Participate in client meetings and conference calls, and assist with meeting materials and notes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of Trust & Estates experience in a law firm environment
Probate experience is a plus
Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience supporting attorneys at depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
Experience with iManage or a similar document management system preferred
Notary commission is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with annual employer contribution; employee deferrals
Medical (HMO/PPO options), dental, and vision coverage
Dependent coverage and domestic partner coverage are available
Group and supplemental life insurance options are available
Long-term disability and long-term care insurance options are available
Employee well-being initiatives, including EAP professional counseling and referral services
Competitive vacation and sick leave, paid firm holidays
Monthly travel and/or parking allowance offered
Events for holidays, birthday commemorations, special staff acknowledgments, and annual events
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Plans – Sections 125 and 132 plans available

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Hard Skills & Tools

estate planningtrust administrationprobatedrafting legal documentsreal estate transferasset transfersestate tax returnsbusiness entity formationtrust litigationdocument management

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizationcommunicationtime managementmultitasking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeParalegal CertificateNotary commission