Paralegal

Beacon Hill; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,747 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking provided

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal for a long-term temp-to-hire role in Los Angeles. The position requires strong California probate experience and drafting skills. Responsibilities include preparing probate court documents, managing probate administration, and supporting litigation. Candidates should have over 5 years in the field and meet California Paralegal requirements. Offers competitive pay and flexible onsite or remote work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of California Trusts & Estates / Probate experience required.
• Experience with petitions, pleadings, and tax-related filings essential.
• Must meet California Paralegal requirements under Bus. & Prof. Code §6450.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file California probate court documents.
• Draft fiduciary accountings and trust administration documents.
• Manage probate and trust administration matters from intake to accounting.
• Support probate litigation and maintain case organization.

Skills

California probate experience

Strong drafting skills

Probate litigation support

Job description

Senior Legal Account Executive | Connecting Legal Teams with Top Talent & Managed Review Support

Position Summary

Beacon Hill Legal is supporting an Am Law 50 global law firm in hiring an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal for a long-term temp-to-hire role. The position handles a high-volume mix of probate administration, trust administration, and probate litigation. The ideal candidate has strong California probate experience, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage complex deadlines with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file California probate court documents (petitions, pleadings, notices, and related filings)
• Draft fiduciary accountings, trust administration documents, and estate/gift tax returns
• Manage probate and trust administration matters from intake through final accounting
• Support probate litigation (court filings, discovery prep, case organization)
• Maintain docketing, calendaring, and high-volume workflows
• Communicate with courts, trustees, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and attorneys
• Organize and maintain electronic case files

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of California Trusts & Estates / Probate experience
• Strong drafting skills with petitions, pleadings, accountings, and tax-related filings
• Experience supporting probate litigation
• Must meet California Paralegal requirements under Bus. & Prof. Code §6450

Location & Schedule

• San Diego (Del Mar) or Los Angeles office
• Onsite 4 days/week (exceptional candidates may be considered for 3 days onsite)
• Open to reviewing fully remote California-based candidates (client discretion)
• Parking provided

Compensation

• Temp Pay: $47–$58/hr, DOE
• Conversion Salary: Approximately $90K–$127K, DOE

Start & Duration

• Start: ASAP (immediate need)
• Duration: Long-term assignment with strong potential to convert to permanent

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior; Employment type: Contract; Job function: Legal.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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