Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal – Hybrid

Recruitify; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Job summary

Recruitify is seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal for its El Segundo office, a senior-level role supporting attorneys on contested trusts, estates and probate matters in a hybrid arrangement.

The ideal candidate will have extensive trusts & estates litigation experience, 10+ years of paralegal work, strong litigation knowledge, and the ability to work independently with partners. Hybrid schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote. Salary range $100,000–$115,000 with bonuses.

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling trusts & estates litigation and/or contested probate matters.
• 10+ years of paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery, deadlines, and court filings.
• Able to work independently and directly with senior attorneys and partners.
• Strong organization, communication, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys on contested trust, estate, and probate matters.
• Manage discovery, subpoenas, document production, and case deadlines.
• Assist with pleadings, motions, court filings, and calendaring.
• Support depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, counsel, courts, experts, and other parties as needed.
• Take ownership of matters and help keep cases moving.
• Mentor junior paralegals where appropriate.

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Litigation support

Case management

Discovery management

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Recruitify is seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal for its El Segundo office, a senior-level role supporting attorneys on contested trusts, estates and probate matters in a hybrid arrangement.

The ideal candidate will have extensive trusts & estates litigation experience, 10+ years of paralegal work, strong litigation knowledge, and the ability to work independently with partners. Hybrid schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote. Salary range $100,000–$115,000 with bonuses.