Paralegal Probate Trust Admin

Ocean Estate Law PC; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm seeks a seasoned paralegal to join their team in Laguna Hills. The role involves managing probate and trust administration cases and providing exceptional support to clients. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with 3% matching (after 1 year)

Profit sharing (after 1 year)

Free parking

Growth potential

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
• Proficiency in California Probate Law required.
• Professional in appearance, demeanor, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance designated files with minimal supervision.
• Draft correspondence and court-approved petitions.
• Prepare and organize comprehensive estate planning documents.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Job description

Full-Time | In-Office | San Clemente & Laguna Hills, CA Compensation: $40/hour DOE + Benefits Create Meaningful Change—One Client at a Time Are you a seasoned paralegal with expertise in probate and trust administration? Do you take pride in delivering precise, high-quality work that has a lasting impact on clients and their families? If you're ready to bring your skills to a growing law firm built on integrity and purpose, we’d love to hear from you. At Ocean Estate Law, we guide individuals and families in safeguarding what matters most while avoiding unnecessary legal complications. As a four-time recipient of the Best Law Firm award, we’re proud of the reputation we’ve earned and the dedicated team behind it. What We Offer We believe in supporting our team so they can do their best work and live full lives: • Competitive pay: $40/hour DOE • Full-time, in-office schedule (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM) • Paid vacation & holidays • 401(k) with 3% matching (after 1 year) • Profit sharing (after 1 year) • Free parking • Growth potential in a respected, fast-growing firm Responsibilities: • Manage and advance designated files with minimal supervision • Draft correspondence, court-approved petitions, supplement to petition, accounting, and related documents • Check probate notes and file documents with the courts • Prepare and organize comprehensive estate planning documents • Provide exceptional support to attorneys and serve as a key point of contact for clients • Process mail and scan documents • Maintain organized case files • Manage attorney calendars and scheduling, and ensure all deadlines are met Qualifications: • At least 3 years of paralegal experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration • Proficiency in California Probate Law is required • Comfortable in a fast-paced, client-facing professional setting • Detail-oriented, well-organized, and skilled in time management • Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a tight-knit team • Strong communicator—both written and verbal—with excellent computer skills • Bachelor’s degree required, and paralegal certificate preferred • Professional in appearance, demeanor, and delivery • Notary Public license is preferred Compensation: $40 per hour DOE + Benefits

• Manage and advance designated files with minimal supervision • Draft correspondence, court-approved petitions, supplement to petition, accounting, and related documents • Check probate notes and file documents with the courts • Prepare and organize comprehensive estate planning documents • Provide exceptional support to attorneys and serve as a key point of contact for clients • Process mail and scan documents • Maintain organized case files • Manage attorney calendars and scheduling, and ensure all deadlines are met