Trust & Estate Planning Paralegal (Irvine)

LHH; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Paid parking

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established Irvine-based law firm seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to join its growing team. This full-time, onsite role in Irvine, California offers a compensation range of $90,000 to $110,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package and paid parking.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of trust administration experience, a paralegal certificate, and proven attention to detail

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Trusts & Estates paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Experience with trust administration, fiduciary accountings, and estate and gift tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of trust administration and related matters.
• Prepare estate and gift tax returns.
• Prepare fiduciary accountings and legal notices.
• Communicate with clients and gather information necessary for trust administration.
• Draft trust administration documents, including trust certifications, asset allocation schedules, and beneficiary transfer documents.
• Support attorneys with trust and estate matters while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Trusts & Estates paralegal

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Irvine, California (Onsite)

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

LHH Recruitment Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established Irvine-based law firm seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys sophisticated trust administration work in a collaborative, long-tenured firm environment.

The firm offers a positive workplace culture, strong employee retention, comprehensive benefits, and paid parking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of trust administration and related matters.

• Prepare estate and gift tax returns.

• Prepare fiduciary accountings and legal notices.

• Communicate with clients and gather information necessary for trust administration.

• Draft trust administration documents, including trust certifications, asset allocation schedules, and beneficiary transfer documents.

• Support attorneys with trust and estate matters while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Trusts & Estates paralegal experience.

• Paralegal certificate required.

• Experience with trust administration, fiduciary accountings, and estate and gift tax returns.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and mathematical skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 annually.

• 401(k)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible spending account (FSA)

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement benefits

• Paid parking

Additional Information

• Full-time, onsite position in Irvine, California.

• No probate or litigation responsibilities.

• Trusts & Estates practice support role.

If you are an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal seeking a stable, long-term opportunity with a respected law firm, we encourage you to apply.

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