Lead Probate & Trust Litigation Paralegal

The Estate Lawyers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with safe harbor matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings & FSA options

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Estate Lawyers in California seeks a seasoned litigation paralegal to own the lifecycle of trust and probate cases, from intake through trial. You will collaborate with attorneys and clients to keep cases moving, ensure timely communications, and deliver efficient, well-documented work product.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in probate/trust litigation, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with 3+ years in trusts/probate litigation.
• Ability to run a case from intake through trial with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational skills and systems thinking to manage complex timelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and move cases forward from intake through trial.
• Manage case portfolio for trust and probate litigation with timely updates.
• Lead internal case check-ins and ensure next steps and deadlines are clear.
• Review time entries and assist with billing accuracy and timely submissions.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Trusts and estates litigation

Case management

Tools

Trial Director

Clio

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

The Estate Lawyers in California seeks a seasoned litigation paralegal to own the lifecycle of trust and probate cases, from intake through trial. You will collaborate with attorneys and clients to keep cases moving, ensure timely communications, and deliver efficient, well-documented work product.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in probate/trust litigation, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.