Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Hire Options, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Options Inc. is seeking a seasoned Trust & Estates paralegal in Los Angeles to coordinate probate filings, prepare petitions and orders, and assist with trust administration and estate planning matters.

The role supports litigation by managing pleadings and discovery, prepares probate accountings and tax returns, and handles miscellaneous tasks across the estate planning process. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with a paralegal certificate and at least 5 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate are required.
• Minimum 5+ years of Trust & Estates paralegal experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, e-discovery, and trial preparation software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate probate court filings, recordings, and research local court rules and procedures.
• Prepare probate administration documents, including petitions, orders, and related filings.
• Assist with trust administration and estate planning matters, including drafting basic estate planning documents.
• Support trust and estate litigation by managing documents, preparing pleadings and exhibits, and assisting with discovery.
• Prepare draft probate accountings, gift tax and estate tax returns.
• Assist with document execution and other administrative tasks throughout the estate planning process.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

e-discovery

trial preparation software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate probate court filings, recordings, and research local court rules and procedures
• Prepare probate administration documents, including petitions, orders, and related filings
• Assist with trust administration and estate planning matters, including drafting basic estate planning documents
• Support trust and estate litigation by managing documents, preparing pleadings and exhibits, and assisting with discovery
• Prepare draft probate accountings, gift tax and estate tax returns
• Assist with document execution and other administrative tasks throughout the estate planning process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree & Paralegal certificate required
• Minimum 5+ years of Trust & Estates paralegal experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, e-discovery, and trial preparation software required

Hire Options Inc. and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Salary Range: $90-110K