Senior Trust & Estates Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid Lead)

Career Consulting Partners; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Caregiver Support Program

Job summary

Career Consulting Partners is seeking a Senior Paralegal for the Trust and Estates Litigation group in Southern California. The role leads a paralegal, supports 2–3 attorneys on complex trust and probate matters, and ensures deadlines, filings, and discovery are handled meticulously.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in T&E or probate litigation, deep knowledge of California probate procedures, and a proven record of training others.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of paralegal experience in Trusts & Estates or probate litigation.
• Strong knowledge of California probate court procedures.
• Experience leading or training other paralegals or support staff.
• Meets paralegal requirements of California Business & Professions Code §6450.

Responsibilities

• Support 2–3 attorneys on trust and will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, contested accountings, and related probate court matters.
• Manage calendars, court deadlines, e-filing, and case files.
• Draft petitions, objections, discovery, subpoenas, and declarations for attorney review.
• Prepare for mediations, hearings, and trial, including exhibits, trial binders, and witness materials.
• Lead, train, and review the work of another Paralegal.
• Meet a billable expectation of 1,500 hours.

Skills

Paralegal experience

T&E litigation

Cal probate procedures

Team leadership

Billing targets

Education

CA Paralegal Certification/Requirements

Job description

Career Consulting Partners is seeking a Senior Paralegal for the Trust and Estates Litigation group in Southern California. The role leads a paralegal, supports 2–3 attorneys on complex trust and probate matters, and ensures deadlines, filings, and discovery are handled meticulously.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in T&E or probate litigation, deep knowledge of California probate procedures, and a proven record of training others.