Litigation Paralegal

Adams-; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- is seeking a seasoned Trust & Probate Litigation Paralegal in Irvine, CA. The role supports a busy litigation practice with a focus on contested probate matters.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of recent probate litigation experience and a strong background in discovery, pleadings, and trial preparation. Responsibilities include managing matters from inception through trial, drafting documents, calendaring, court filings, and assisting with mediation and trial prep.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent Trust & Probate litigation experience.
• Experience with trust contests, will contests, fiduciary duty claims, conservatorships, guardianships.
• Strong discovery, trial preparation, court procedures, and case management.
• Highly organized, proactive, tech-savvy, and able to work independently.
• Seeking a long-term career opportunity (not contract or temporary work).

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and litigation-related documents.
• Handle calendaring, court filings, and service of process.
• Assist with law and motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain case files and provide comprehensive litigation support.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Trust & Probate litigation

Independent worker

Job description

Litigation Paralegal (JN -072026-426927) Irvine, California

Salary: USD95000 - USD135000 per year

Trust & Probate Litigation Paralegal

Our firm is seeking an experienced Trust & Probate Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong litigation background and at least 3+ years of recent experience handling contested probate matters.

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation matters from inception through trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and litigation-related documents
• Handle calendaring, court filings, and service of process
• Assist with law and motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
• Maintain case files and provide comprehensive litigation support

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of recent Trust & Probate litigation experience
• Experience with trust contests, will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, conservatorships, guardianships, and other contested probate matters
• Strong knowledge of discovery, trial preparation, court procedures, and case management
• Highly organized, proactive, tech-savvy, and able to work independently
• Seeking a long-term career opportunity (not contract or temporary work)

Compensation: $95,000-$135,000 base salary plus bonus, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.